Tue, July 20, 2021 at 10:27 PM UTC As Southerners, we've always appreciated the intrinsic value a great porch (front or back, screened-in or open-air, sprawling or postage-stamp-sized); we love them ...

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A porch needs to be inviting —a place that says, “welcome home” and offers a spot to linger on lovely days. But... The post ...

Spruce up your outdoor space with a fresh coat. “It’s also important to take into consideration climate and light exposure; light colors tend to reflect sunlight, keeping the area cooler, which can be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Some of the most impactful changes you can make in your home revolve around paint. There are highly ...

Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...

The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later, after I bought my first house and had to ...

Question: I have a concrete porch that’s been painted several times. But the paint bubbles and peels off, leaving a mess. Each of the painters has said that this happens to concrete when you paint it ...

Homeowner and DIYer Brittany’s advice when it comes to choosing exterior paint colors is to go colorful. “I think outdoor spaces are more forgiving with exuberant colors, so don’t be afraid to pick a ...

With summer comes stifling heat and humidity, but also arriving is the desire to spend more time outdoors. Our thoughts turn to porches, patios and decks and to how they should be furnished. Lazy ...

Spruce up your outdoor space with a fresh coat. Paint your porch in colors that complement the house and help keep it cool during hot weather. Draw inspiration from the colors surrounding your home ...