Come On In! Decorating a Welcoming Front Porch

Adirondack rocking chair with traditional style buffalo check blanket and pillows on a front porch decorated for autumn with heirloom gourds and white and orange mums.

Whether your front porch is a tiny stoop or a full-blown wraparound, you can decorate it just as you would any room in your home to make it a welcoming introduction to the rest of your house. Not only will you gain curb appeal, but you’ll also create a space where you and guests want […]

Should You Screen In Your Deck?

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make sure they’ve been […]