Design outdoor spaces that last year-round with climate-smart materials, durable layouts, and expert strategies that reduce ...

Discover popular entryway styles in historic Virginia homes, from Georgian grandeur to Victorian whimsy, each with its unique ...

Homeowners who set booby traps for package thieves, known as porch pirates, could be held legally liable for any injuries. While homeowners generally have no liability for a trespasser's accidental ...

We've seen it happen time after time. A stranger runs onto a porch, snatches a package that was just delivered and takes in mere seconds. The theft definitely ramps up during the holidays. In fact, ...

George F. Will has been an opinion columnist for so long that he makes the job look effortless, but early on he wondered how he’d ever find enough material to fill two columns a week. So, as Jonah ...

For sixteen years, our family of five has lived comfortably in an 80-year-old two-story house on a brick road lined with homes of a similar vintage. It’s not perfect (is any?), but it’s just about ...

The Chicago Financial Future Task Force, appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson early this year to give him ideas — and political cover — for closing a projected $1.15 billion budget gap, has issued its ...

This Sunday afternoon, Sept. 28, the Longfellow neighborhood will hold its 10th annual Front Porch Music Festival, a neighborly celebration of music-making. From 2 to 5:30 p.m., performers of all ...

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 ...

Since we are having a taste of cool fall weather, do not you have the desire to get into the spirit by decorating your home, specifically your front door? If you are sick and tired of putting out the ...

Your front porch is the first thing guests, and passersby, notice about your home. Whether it’s a simple stoop or a full wraparound, this space sets the tone for what’s inside. A few thoughtful ...