There’s something I’ve always found enchanting about Winter, and while Cincinnati doesn’t get much snow, I always love it when it comes. One of my favorite things about the season is staying outside and getting cold, only to warm up in a cozy home or apartment. And a porch is the first impression of the […]

I’ve always loved porch columns, and that’s probably in part because of my grandparent’s neighborhood. Many of those homes are classic brick two-stories or ranches, with columns that frame the porches spectacularly. But as the neighborhood and neighborhoods around it change, I’m noticing a new trend: modern front porch columns.  As much as I love

Recent times have almost ordered us to set up our lives out of doors. This new necessity can be overwhelming or easily incorporated into your daily life. Think of it as a room for chatting, relaxing, and gathering. What do you need first? A place to sit. Somewhere to put food or drink down. And

Whether it was for my cousins when they were young or my parent’s shit-us, I grew up with porch and deck gates. Most of my family’s gates (both indoors and outdoors) focused on safety. But today, with an array of wooden, metal, and PVC gates, there’s no reason to settle for one design. From adding