If you have ever stepped up to someone's front door, especially in the south of the country, and noticed a wonderfully painted blue porch ceiling, you may wonder why they chose to make such a ...

Atmospheric sky-blues and blue-greens are classic choices for Southerners, particularly on the ceilings of porches and patios throughout the region. This family of breezy, beautiful blues feels at ...

If you've ever traveled down south to Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, you may have noticed a trend of light blue painted porch ceilings. While it's a stunning design choice that can make an ...

Your front porch is like the cover of a book — it's what people notice first. Sure, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover (or a house by its front porch), but it's natural to form first impressions ...

Thirteen years. In 13 years, I figure I will have a freshly-painted porch. By that time, I also figure it will be a termite-eaten, water-rotted, sagging, splintering mess. Ready for replacement. But ...

From cozy seating and layered lighting to greenery and color, interior designers share how to create a front porch — or any outdoor area — that’s welcoming, functional and stylish in every season. No ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Jesse Ellis Sr. knew how to elude haints. He would head for the swamp. "He always said when they were running from the haints if they could get across the water they'd be safe," said Brian Rodgers, ...