She redesigned her front porch, a 10' x 10' covered space, adding a colorful rug, wicker chairs and sofas and bright teal cushions. Now, Dees says, the porch is a draw for the whole neighborhood.

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 ...

Greenery adds life to a porch, but if left unchecked, it can transform your space into a chaotic jungle, undermining that polished look. "For a porch, I like more architectural greenery," Laws says.

We did our share of copycatting as well. Following the lead of some of our neighbors, we personalized our porch with wind chimes, plants and flowers. When we added old-fashioned white rocking chairs ...

I do know whenever I see a front porch, I recall how I used to sit on ours and think about who I might want to be one day. In writing that, I see how nothing has changed. 0:00 0:34 Connie Schultz ...

It exists and even thrives — in Vermont. Front Porch Forum counts nearly half the state’s adults as active members. More than Facebook, Nextdoor, Craigslist or their local newspaper, the site ...