"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 ...

Spring is (finally!) here... and so are the April showers. Don't let a string of gray and rainy days impede your enjoyment of the outdoors. The next best thing to lounging alfresco is enjoying free ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dreaming of a backyard that's perfect for outdoor gatherings and al fresco dining year-round? A patio ...

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 ...

I’ve got water leaking and infiltrating the underside of my front porch. My house is about 10 years old. The porch has a roof over it with a decent overhang, but the floor system is regular wood ...

One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade awnings is removable and should last about 15 years. Speaking of, take a peek ...

It makes the perfect primary home, perfect guest suite, or studio. The ultimate DIY project can be yours for less than $25,000 this summer. We’ve found a new tiny home on Amazon, and it packs a ton of ...