After years of creating backyard oases, it's the front yard's turn to be the star. In 2026, designers and DIYers should focus on these aesthetic choices.

Like the front yard, the porch sets the tone for the rest of the home as it’s visually front and center and the main entry point to the house, and it’ll likely create a lasting first impression on ...

Meredith is a writer and brand strategist with expertise in trends forecasting and Gen Z and Millennial culture. In addition to producing lifestyle content, she uses data-driven storytelling and ...

A salve for America's loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes. Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the ...

Spending an evening (or the whole day!) chilling on your porch feels like something from a bygone era. But it’s still a common practice — and one that can foster a community spirit. Here’s what we can ...

A salve for America’s loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes. Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Back in October, Madison revealed her plans for the porch, noting she was replacing the wood stairs with a new brick staircase "all the way down" to the sidewalk." Now, as Madison showed in her recent ...