On average, adding a porch costs $14,500 if you're building a 200-square-foot structure. Even a small, simple porch with less than 100 square feet costs around $4,000.

If you want your front porch to feel more like a secret garden, look for free-standing panels, umbrellas or foliage that provides a barrier from prying eyes. 8. Eco-friendly Attributes.

It pays to keep your front porch in order; it is often a portal into how your life is going. Advertisement Tara King of Homes & Garden shares tips on keeping a porch clutter-free.