Weekend Makeovers

A few simple changes can yield big results. Our room-by-room guide features done-in-a-day makeovers you can easily tackle in a weekend.

10 Ways to Pretty Up Your Porch

Our motto: Never waste a view. Here's how to create a dreamy porch that's all about taking in the scenery and feeling the breeze|By Megan Baker and Linda Hirst

Photographer: David Hillegas

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Go Green

No need to keep plants confined to the yard—use a stylish weatherproof planter filled with colorful flora to bring some life to your porch. Choose pre-potted perennials for an instant pop with staying power.

Buy it: Willow Rectangular Planter (plants not included), $40; jaysonhome.com.