The Porch

Backyards really come alive in the summer, with birds and other wildlife. Birdfeeders are a way to attract winged friends and teach kids...

Do you want to live somewhere walkable? Or rollable, depending on your method of transport? Walkability is a concept that’s gaining in...

If there is one piece of home decor that is most often overlooked, it would be your home’s address sign. It’s small, innocuous, and a...

Have you ever wondered why McDonald’s (and Burger King, In-and-Out, etc.) uses red and yellow in their logo and restaurants? Or why...

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? In addition to fun at the lake, camping or whatever outside activity you may enjoy, the holiday...

Who doesn’t love a deal? Retailers are starting to promote their Memorial Day sales and that means consumers can save big if they’re...

Mother's Day is all about celebrating Mom and everything she does. So, let her sleep in, grab some little helpers, and make her a brunch...

The weather is getting warmer, and everything outside is coming alive again. That means it's time to clean, repair, and refresh your home....

Remember how we all just couldn’t wait to grow up? We dreamt about where we would live, the jobs we would have, the oh-so-perfect people we...

Food is life. Growing your own food is empowering. You can start big or small – anywhere from a few ingredients to total self-sufficiency....