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Spring is (finally!) here... and so are the April showers. Don't let a string of gray and rainy days impede your enjoyment of the outdoors. The next best thing to lounging alfresco is enjoying free ...

This video documents a DIY covered porch makeover designed for comfort and function. It combines outdoor seating improvements ...

There is not an exterior architectural element in the world that has more curb appeal than a wraparound porch. The very sight of one makes us imagine ourselves sipping iced tea in a rocking chair, ...

Covered front porches can vary in size from modest covered entryways to grand, architecturally intriguing outdoor rooms. Aside from protecting your front entry from rain, snow and summer heat, they ...

The Mallory is a thoughtfully designed Craftsman-style house plan that blends classic curb appeal with modern livability.

Fish-scale siding and gingerbread accents give this two-story character details common within its Victorian era. Many of those same historical charms have been restored inside as well as adding modern ...

Wrought iron fencing and gates accent the lush garden surrounding the wraparound covered porch of this two-story home on a corner lot within Dayton’s historic Oregon District. The renovated brick home ...

When most people think about tiny homes, they imagine small dwellings with a minimalist design that don't offer much space to move around. Well, this tiny house doesn’t fit the picture at all. It ...

The tiny home movement goes hand in hand with sustainability. That’s why people who choose to downsize often go for a tiny home with off-grid capabilities that allows them to live simpler and focus on ...