If you have ever stepped up to someone's front door, especially in the south of the country, and noticed a wonderfully painted blue porch ceiling, you may wonder why they chose to make such a ...

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A front porch is a staple architectural feature that frames the entrance to the home and gives an owner a place to sit and admire their neighborhood. Whether your home is more traditional or you are ...

A quart of paint, a paintbrush, and some greenery — that's all this homeowner needed to take her front porch from boring to ...

A porch can be a warm and inviting extension of your home, so don't miss the chance to elevate this all-important space. One excellent way to make it stand out is to rethink the ceiling, which can add ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

Not all autumnal color palettes have to be full of warm reds and oranges. Decorate your porch with a simple black-and-white scheme by using monochromatic pillows and furniture. The neutral tones make ...

Your neighbors never have to see your backyard. But your front porch? Chances are they judge you by it every day. Unfortunately, especially if you access your house through the garage, it’s often ...

In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...