Houses are money pits. Between the taxes, the maintenance, and the repairs, it’s a wonder anyone can afford to own one. One way to save money on home-related expenses is to take on some home repair ...

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A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in had a ...

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 ...

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 ...