Tell us more. Do you want a porch just enough to keep rain from running down your neck while you search for your keys? Or a place for a rocking chair and a glass of ice tea? Do you need a roof at all? If not, a paved area with a flower bed or hedge out in front of it might suffice and give a slightly sheltered feel. Would a pair of trees work? Ones that mature at a small size will take some research on what it suited to your climate, and there would be a little wait for them to mature. Deciduous ones would admit winter light. Autumn is a good time to plant perennials. There is something cheering and snug about your house that gives you a head start!

A covered and extended porch plus more landscaping is probably what you need . do this in steps if the budget doesn't permit .

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Looking at your photo gutters are also needed , take cake of the roof and have an extension build would be first on my the list .