Modern front yards are defined by clean lines, a sculptured and manicured look, and a holistic approach to garden design that encourages you to connect spiritually with the space. A key element of a ...

We so love modern farmhouse design that we've outfitted all of our interiors in the charming style. And now we're ready to move on to the outside of our homes, specifically to our front porches where ...

The best modern porch ideas can be just the finishing flourish a house needs to be a resounding success, cementing its contemporary credentials as well as contributing to how well it functions on a ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Front porches don’t play the same leading role in home life as they once did. Back in the day, folks would gather on a covered porch to read, listen to the radio or socialize with neighbors sitting on ...

Italians enjoy piazzas, the French spend time in sidewalk cafes, and around the Mediterranean many homes surround courtyards providing spaces for outdoor activities in good weather. The front porch is ...

Have you noticed how many television commercials try to evoke comfort and nostalgia feature a home with a big front porch – generally furnished with a rocker and a kindly looking grandparent? Even ...

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 ...