Spruce up your front porch steps to refresh your home's curb appeal and create a warm welcome.

Installing shower grab bars, porch handrails By Bill Burnett, Kevin Burnett Sep 14, 2002 Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her.

From cozy seating and layered lighting to greenery and color, interior designers share how to create a front porch - or any outdoor area - that's welcoming, functional and stylish in every season.

For years, I had an old Craftsman bungalow with a big front porch. I’d sit out front every night with a glass in my hand, enjoying my street, greeting the neighbors as they walked their dogs ...

On the market: Inviting, wraparound front porches (photos) Updated: May. 02, 2015, 11:02 a.m. ... Railings, columns and arched architectural elements in all styles outline these outdoor spaces.

Give the porch a good cleaning A front porch that’s dusty, dingy and cluttered won’t create a positive first impression. Power spray the front door, windows and floor. Declutter.

View three of our favorite Northern Michigan porches to learn how you can turn your front stoop into the most loved room in the house. Featured in the April 2021 issue of Northern Home & Cottage ...