Your front porch is basically the handshake of your home. It sets expectations before anyone crosses your threshold. Yet so ...

SAN ANTONIO — Interior designers have preached this for years because it's true: a home's entry sets the tone for the rest of the house. It's the first thing guests see, and it sets their expectations ...

When I was 10, my dad fell in love with a charming 1930s house with a big front porch. He simply had to call it home. I wasn’t thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new ...

A welcoming front porch is essential to laid-back summer living, which is all about spending time outdoors to bask in the lovely weather and gentle breezes. The front porch is also a great spot to ...

RENOVATION PHASE I: Lynn Pyke and Terri Santa Coloma knew 13 years ago when they bought their two-story Arts and Crafts home on Octavia Street that the house needed a generous rear porch to make it ...

When clients come to us looking to enhance curb appeal, we often recommend a front porch addition or upgrade. A front porch can do wonders for the look and feel of a house. In addition to helping ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Question: I just read an old article in Homes regarding getting rid of the cold room. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I hope that you could solve my dilemma. We have a 55-year-old bungalow and ...

Laura Henderson’s real-estate agent was not sugarcoating the situation. “She called me and said, ‘I’ve got a house you’re really going to like, Laura, but I have to tell you: The outside is really bad ...

I wasn't thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new house, I couldn't help but love it, too. I adored the old-fashioned charm, including a winding staircase, a big fireplace, ...