CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Tour guide Alphonso Brown knows one of Charleston’s most common design trends well, because he grew up with it in his childhood home in Rantowles. “We painted the (porch) ...

Q: My summer cottage has a glassed-in porch with a gabled roof that is vented, with a flat ceiling, creating a small attic. The porch will not be heated. Does it make sense to put insulation on that ...

Across the South, a unique tradition hangs overhead: sky-blue porch ceilings. Whether you’ve noticed them subtly softening the light above a historic wraparound veranda or brightening up a cozy ...

About a decade ago we painted the ceilings of eaves and porches at home and at the office with a light color blue paint traditionally called "haint." I continue to be fascinated by how clean these ...

Why do we paint the ceilings of our front porches blue? Dear reader, Colors with shorter wavelengths, including green and blue, usually have a calming effect, whereas colors with longer wavelengths, ...