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 ...

To expand a well-used covered porch for grilling and storage, this project breaks down how to build a paver patio step by step—just like the pros do it. From excavation to the final sweep of poly sand ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

This video documents a DIY covered porch makeover designed for comfort and function. It combines outdoor seating improvements ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A porch is the perfect place to embrace the best of the outdoors while still enjoying all the comfort and ...

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 ...