One of my favorite things about spending time at my Aunt’s house, growing up, was her hammock. It was large enough to fit me, my brother, and two cousins when we were young- and there was nothing quite like spending a Summer afternoon that way. When we got too hot, we headed onto her porch […]

When my husband and I purchased a 100-year-old home in the middle of the pandemic, I couldn’t wait to bring modern touches to the dilapidated home. It was not only left uninhabited for over a year, but wildlife had started to take ownership. It may not have been the best idea to renovate while construction

My mother has always known how to make the most out of a concrete porch. In the first house I ever lived in, we had steps leading up to a small porch, but my mother still found ways to decorate. In the second house, she and my father took care of selecting flowers from the

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