Sometime this past spring, repeat clients of mine inquired as to the feasibility of adapting their concrete steps leading to their front door into a front-porch deck built entirely from treated lumber ...

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 ...

As we enjoy the start of a new season, it’s a perfect time to transition our patios, front porches and decks into autumn decor. A fresh, new look will really lift the ambience of our outdoor living ...

Violas and pansies instantly brighten up cool season gardens. (Credit: Minter Country Garden) As we enjoy the start of a new season, it’s a perfect time to transition our patios, front porches and ...