A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in had a ...

White house with a simple front porch surrounded by trees - Photos By The Owl/Shutterstock Your front porch is like the cover of a book — it's what people notice first. Sure, you shouldn't judge a ...

This project follows a custom gable porch build meant to rescue a house with terrible curb appeal and give the front entry ...

Covered front porches can vary in size from modest covered entryways to grand, architecturally intriguing outdoor rooms. Aside from protecting your front entry from rain, snow and summer heat, they ...

Q. The house I grew up in had a covered front porch. A few of the houses I owned after getting married also had this wonderful accessory. It seems that large front porches are being kicked to the curb ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson builds front porch steps as a functional home improvement project.

Spending an evening (or the whole day!) chilling on your porch feels like something from a bygone era. But it’s still a common practice — and one that can foster a community spirit. Here’s what we can ...