So, before you head to a big-box store, take a cue from designers and search for a thrifted birdbath that adds both beauty and history to your porch. Planter Pots R A Kearton / Getty Images ...

SOMETIMES you have to think outside the box - or rather the season - when getting a head start on spring gardening. One popular summer item will help give your front porch a decorative upgrade.

If you had some large orders arrive this season, recycle the box by wrapping it and adding an oversized bow. The result is cheap, yet high-impact porch decor. 30. Go Minimal Getty ...

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 Getty ...

A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in ...