A welcoming front ... cover so you can read, nap, and drink frozen margaritas on your porch all summer long. If you're not working with a ton of floor space, do yourself (and your porch) a favor ...

Shelter: A common use of the porch overhang is a covering ... of the front porch to be more private, landscaping can help. Lattice work combined with climbing plants can make for a great screen ...

3. Enclose your porch. Just like adding a vestibule, enclosing a front porch is a great way to keep wind and drafts from entering a home. A covered porch has the added benefit of providing shelter ...