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).

A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

The front steps on a home take a beating from both weather and foot traffic, but this classic material can handle both causes ...

Concrete stairs leading into a brick building - Iryna Tolmachova/Getty Images Concrete steps come with plenty of benefits for homeowners. They're relatively easy to build and maintain, and they're ...

Q: Hello, I am a faithful reader of your column in the Daily Herald in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. In the next couple of weeks, I am having new concrete front steps and two sidewalk pads ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...