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The best way to build a community is to engage it. And builders are clear on one thing: Moving people out of their backyards and off their decks to the front of the house and on their porches breeds ...

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 ...

Q: The house I grew up in had a covered front porch. A few of the houses I owned after getting married also had this wonderful accessory. It seems that large front porches are being kicked to the curb ...

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 ...

Peter Dodge and Sally Stetson’s modular home in Morrsiville Credit: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur When Sally Stetson first saw mock-ups of the kind of modular home she now lives in, she thought, “Mm, no.” The ...

Does your home have a covered front porch? Every house I’ve owned, except for the one I live in now (which I did not build), has had one. The first two homes I lived in had magnificent covered front ...

Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the tone for what’s inside. Mix textures, colors and shapes for a front yard that feels thoughtful and inviting.