At this point, our porch represented a deserted gas station in South Dakota. We used to have a back porch that was hell on earth. Because it was always sunny. Always. For 10 years, we put a grill, a ...

As an extension of your home's interior, a back porch can double your living space and create an intentional hang-out zone for warm weather days. Whether you have a small patio or sprawling outdoor ...

The Back Porch has been a tradition in Kilgore, Texas for nearly four decades. When Jackie and Vicki Clayton took over ownership in 1990 they had big plans for the place, but they also knew that they ...

Chicago wrote an autobiography and called it the wood back porch. The city’s long history in the lumber industry explains the use of wood, and its even longer history of trying to keep people safe ...

My only childhood memory of coming or going via our apartment’s front door was on the day of my bar mitzvah. Wearing my first suit, I was flanked by my parents and kid brother as we went to synagogue.

Spending an evening (or the whole day!) chilling on your porch feels like something from a bygone era. But it’s still a common practice — and one that can foster a community spirit. Here’s what we can ...