Talitha vanNiekerk

Everybody dreams of having a large wrap-around porch where family and friends can enjoy lazy summer afternoons with homemade treats and fresh lemonade served with great conversations. Yet, we often forget to consider what makes this porch a great place to gather. It’s not the furniture or the floors. It’s the roof.  Having a great […]

I walked up to a friend’s home the other day, and stepping onto her front porch, a new sign on her wall bowled me over. While she had always been a great animal lover, I giggled at the prominent sign that read: Must be approved by the dog. Porch rules set the tone for your home.

The front porch is your home and family’s name card. It’s the first thing people see when they visit your home. What they see shapes what they think of you, and it can create a bad impression. A simple welcome sign can make all the difference to help invite guests in, let them know what

The porch swing is a truly American iconic image that speaks of a lazy afternoon sitting and relaxing while the world passes by you. The swing is a classic make-out spot for young couples, and no porch is complete without one. If you’re going to have a swing, it HAS to be a white one.