If you’ve ever been to Charleston or Savannah, you may have noticed the very pretty light blue porch ceilings that are common in the area. Actually, blue porch ceilings are fairly common all across ...

It seems every home has a room that is a sun porch, front porch, back porch or what ever type of porch you want to call it that has a plywood ceiling. My sun porch has just that. The ceiling is a ...

If you've ever enjoyed an evening mint julep on the front porch of a southern home, you might've gazed up at the ceiling and noticed a blue hue. But aside from the simple southern charm and ...

In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...

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, ...

We spend a lot of time and money making the insides of our homes reflect our personalities and maximizing livability. Why not do the same for our front porches? “Front porches are like the opening ...

Spruce up your outdoor space with a fresh coat. “It’s also important to take into consideration climate and light exposure; light colors tend to reflect sunlight, keeping the area cooler, which can be ...

In the South, people debate their favorite sky blue paint color for porch ceilings as they do their favorite biscuit recipe. "It's all about bringing the outside in," said Richmond, Va., designer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." During the warmer months, a front porch is where a family will spend most of their time. In many ways, it ...

As you travel through the small towns in the southern and western areas of Schuylkill County, you are sure to see one of the most iconic architectural features of the 19th and 20th centuries – the ...