When guests arrive, the walk up to your house makes a big impression. Done right, the front porch offers a warm welcome before company even sets foot inside your door. Once the guests have arrived, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your front porch is the first impression your home makes on guests (or potential buyers if your house is about to hit the market).

Winter is approaching, and that means Christmas is just around the corner. While gift-giving is a big part of the holiday season, decorating also plays a major role in getting into the festive spirit.