"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A porch is the perfect place to embrace the best of the outdoors while still enjoying all the comfort and ...

Is your outdoor area too hot and sunny? Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio, from large canopies and patio awnings to natural solutions. Keep your deck cooler and screen out harmful ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson constructs a covered patio and DIY porch that are stylish, functional, and perfect for outdoor ...

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 ...

There is not an exterior architectural element in the world that has more curb appeal than a wraparound porch. The very sight of one makes us imagine ourselves sipping iced tea in a rocking chair, ...

Does your home have a covered front porch? Every house I’ve owned, except for the one I live in now (which I did not build), has had one. The first two homes I lived in had magnificent covered front ...

Fish-scale siding and gingerbread accents give this two-story character details common within its Victorian era. Many of those same historical charms have been restored inside as well as adding modern ...

Wrought iron fencing and gates accent the lush garden surrounding the wraparound covered porch of this two-story home on a corner lot within Dayton’s historic Oregon District. The renovated brick home ...