What we love most about summer is when that golden hour light lingers long past dinnertime and your porch becomes your own personal oasis. Or at least it would be if it were properly decorated. Turns ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a DIY porch swing frame for comfortable and relaxing outdoor seating.

A quintessential front porch in the South typically includes seasonal plants in full bloom, a wreath or welcome mat that says something along the lines of “live, laugh, love” or “bless this home.” You ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a porch swing frame with strong joinery for long-lasting outdoor seating.

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Unlike an arch-topped arbor or a gazebo (a stand-alone structure with a solid roof), a pergola is an outdoor structure made of posts, support beams, and rafters. A pergola roof is usually open, but it ...