The covered platform near a house’s front door has been called many things: porch, portico, veranda, stoop, lanai, piazza. But whatever you call it, this architectural phenomenon is distinctly ...

When my husband and I were looking for a bigger home for our family, the first thing I said when I saw the house we currently live in is, "I love that porch." Five years later, I still love it. It isn ...

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If you want to add some color to your outdoor space this summer and are lucky enough to have a deck or balcony, buying a railing planter is an easy way to do it. They mount to the edge of your railing ...

Before you add that Jack-o'-lantern to your front porch, think about the planters your porch will sport in the early weeks of fall. With all the colors and blooms available during the fall, your home ...

Some outdoor planters are prone to cracking in cold weather. Help your pots survive winter with these tips so they'll be ready for spring planting.

I’m away at the beach for a few days, but I thought this was a good time to revisit a previous post since fall isn’t too far away. It’s still hot as blue blazes, but cooler weather is coming ...