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Front Yard Landscape Ideas

If you’re considering a landscaping project for your front yard, there are a few different ways to maximize your space. The first is to consider your home’s shape. Smaller homes may be able to get away with using smaller flowers,…

Bay Window Landscaping Ideas

If you have a bay window, there are a variety of landscaping ideas that you can try. Some of these ideas include planting rose bushes, ivy, or holly. Alternatively, you can choose a flowering plant that contrasts with the taller…

Creative Front Porch Designs

The front porch of your home is a great place to add personality and style. You can incorporate a theme to create a cohesive look. For example, if you live in a beach house, consider adding accents with nautical themes.…

Small Houses With Porches

A small house with a porch can look like a different place altogether. Adding accent pieces, outdoor seating, and hanging planters can help give your house a different look. You can also play around with color to give your porch…

How to Update a Colonial House Exterior

If you want to make your colonial house look more charming, there are several ways to go about it. First, choose your exterior color scheme. Then, consider the features and characteristics of colonial houses. Also, consider where you would like…

Modern Fire Pits

There are a lot of choices when it comes to a modern fire pit. It doesn’t have to look traditional, but a modern fire pit can still be an excellent addition to your backyard. Choose a contemporary design that has…

How to Landscape Your Front Yard

Whether you’re looking to increase curb appeal or add a little color to your home, there are several ways to landscape your front yard. Plants, trees, shrubs, and grass are all viable choices. You’ll need to consider how much maintenance…

Which Rain Barrels Are the Best?

If you’re looking for the best rain barrel, there are several great models to choose from. There are the FCMP Outdoor Rain Catcher, Algreen Cascata, EarthMinded’s Rain Station with Diverter, and Bushman’s Rain Station with Diverter. Each rain barrel has…

The Front Porch Blog

The Front Porch blog is an American communitarian and localist blog. Its contributors, known as Porchers, highlight the importance of community, place, and conservation. It also publishes books under the Front Porch Republic Books imprint, holds an annual conference, and…