Take care of privacy, security and decoration in one fell swoop with panel shutters to dress your home's windows

To settle on the perfect shape for this simple detail, follow your heart — or diamond, or maple leaf

The Japanese ‘engawa,’ a roofed transitional zone and social space, blurs the lines between indoors and out

Colonists from the Netherlands brought the gambrel roof and other quaint details. Has your home adapted any of these features?

Expansive covered porches add appeal and value to just about any house — and the neighborhood as well

Hip roofs, towers, quoins ... if your house includes architectural elements like these, you might trace its design lineage to France

Renovating the porch adds neighborliness and charm to this 1908 Florida home

Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space

Cottages, bungalows, farmhouses ... whatever you call them, houses in this style share several characteristics. See how many your house has

Charming features and intimate proportions have made Craftsman houses an American favorite. See their common details and variations