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Porches and Pitches vs Already Kicked That
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A porch is a platform structure attached to the home and shielded by an overhang or roof. The main purpose of the porch is to lend architectural significance to the front entrance as well as offer protection from the elements while entering or leaving the home. A porch usually has support beams or columns and may be partially enclosed. The front porch, located next to the front entrance, serves as the transitional space between the public street and the private home. A back porch may extend directly onto a patio or backyard. Read more History of the porch
The word "porch" comes from the Latin porta, meaning "passage." Porches have been used as architectural forms since ancient times. Temples and churches have used porches to signify the front entrance and provide a place to protect worshipers from the rain as they entered the ceremonial structure. Church porches would often be the place where ceremonies and religious processionals began.
More than any other outside element of the home, the front porch holds a huge cultural and social importance. In some neighborhoods, the front porch is the place where neighbors share information, swap gossip, or pass time. Like the front stoop, the front porch carries a significance that extends beyond the individual home. In neighborhoods where many of the homes have a front porch, neighbors take note of varying decoration styles and porch personalities. In fact, the concept of New Urbanism proposes that the presence of a front porch helps create a greater sense of community and, possibly, responsibility within a neighborhood.
Porch styles differ from home to home. The porch is designed to amplify the home's architectural style. Some homes have large porches that extend the length of the home (and may actually have a second story) and others have a very minimal, and small, porch. In Ranch-style homes, where the main entrance is at ground level, the porch may simply be a covered patio. For homes in which the main entrance is several steps above ground level, the front porch becomes an architectural feature designed to add balance and symmetry to the home.
Plantation homes in the south are known for their large front porches, sometimes called verandas. The veranda often extends the entire faade of the home and sometimes wraps around the sides of the house. In some parts of the country it is common to see screened-in porches. This is usually seen in warm climates that are prone to bugs or mosquitoes. In these instances, porches usually have half-walls around the perimeter of the porch, and screen windows complete the rest of the wall. For homes without air-conditioning, these screened-in porches can become sleeping porches perfect for sleeping through hot summer nights in a protected, bug-free room. In winter months, these screens may be covered completely with glass windows so homeowners can continue to use the space despite the cold temperatures.
The porch is usually large enough to hold several people while they enter the home and some porches are large enough to hold sofas, rocking chairs or other seating. There are classic pieces of furniture like the porch swing or porch chair as well as containers and potted plants. Functional items like a mailbox, house numbers, porch lights, ceiling fans, umbrella stand, welcome mat and shoe stand might also be present.
Maintaining the porch structure is an important part of home ownership. For many homes, the front porch is the main entrance to the home, so ensuring that stairs, handrails and other elements are safe is very important. Elevated porches can offer the ideal location for animals to make their homes under and wood porches are often subject to termite damage. Railings and banisters should also be checked for sturdiness year after year. For significant work, be sure to hire a professional who understands building construction and safety.
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People in a Douglas County city are using blue lights on their front porches to show support for law enforcement. Channel 2s Tom Jones talked to residents in Douglasville who say officers need their support now more than ever. "When someone catches some of them doing something wrong, it makes the news. You catch someone out here helping someone, very seldom makes the news," homeowner Ben Cureton said. It's why he installed two blue lights on his front porch. "To show our support for law enforcement," Cureton said. Cureton's neighbors have installed blue lights as well. The Douglasville City Council passed a resolution encouraging residents to turn on blue porch lights the month of April to show support for all public safety personnel. One of the co-sponsors says the resolution has nothing to do with the controversies surrounding officers shooting unarmed black men. "If we don't show our appreciation and our love for our first responders, who will?" Douglasville City Councilman Samuel Davis asked. The councilman said citizens and officers love the idea. But not Nathaniel White. He says he won't be putting up any blue lights. White says with local and national controversies involving law enforcement making the news, putting up a blue light is divisive. He says it sends a message people are taking sides. The police side, he said. White told Jones he's an advocate for a different color light. "I think it should be a white color for humanity to bring us all together. Symbolizing peace," he said. White also wondered if police would come to a home and not see a blue light and treat the homeowner differently. The Douglasville deputy police chief said his officers are professionals and will do their jobs no matter who has a blue light. Douglasville is asking residents to use a blue light in support of officers throughout the month of every April.
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If you happen to be in the Morgantown area and notice davenports with a little extra pep in their step, now youll understand why.
According to wvpublic.org, the Morgantown city council Tuesday unanimously passed a law that would ban people living in city limits from having upholstered furniture in their yards or unenclosed porches. No one spoke in opposition to the measure prior to its passage.
For those who are unaware, West Virginians have a tendency to burn inanimate objects such as couches to celebrate big wins in sporting events, which 99 percent of the time involves West Virginia University athletics. Suffice to say, the new legislation was meant to curb such post-game torchings, which have seemingly been on the rise in recent years.
Over the last 10 years, weve had over 3,000 street fires because of the quick ability to bring furniture from porches and put it into the streets and put them on fire, Morgantown City Manager Jeff Mikorski said in a sentence that might startle some around the country but is just another day at the office for Gods Country denizens.
As far as the punitive measures meant to deter the hillbilly pyros, a fine of up to $500 can be imposed, but only after one written warning has been issued.
Of course, if the urge to torch something becomes too overwhelming, theres nothing to stop individuals from dragging the La-Z-Boy out of the house and setting it aflame. Or store it in the garage ahead of time. Or cram it into the bed of a pickup truck in anticipation of a win.
In other words, dont expect this new law to much more than slightly dent WVshallowed couch-burning tradition.
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Plus: Herbal Remedy Ah, spring, when Columbians thoughts turn to eating outdoors. Unfortunately, if youre like me, your porches are coated in pollen and your porch chairs from Target are gobbed with robin poop, so your thoughts are turning to eating on someone elses porch.
Fortunately, any number of local restaurants and bars have nicer porches than us. Here are some favorites, new and old.
Downtown
Just last week, the Marriott on Main Street set up outdoor tables at Main and Hampton, with a full menu and wait service from Midlands Food Arts outside.
Other places to dine outdoors on Main Street include longtime favorite Hampton Street Vineyard and newcomers Oak Table, Bourbon, Cantina 76, Michaels, Good Life Caf and Cowboy.
Just want to drink? The Sheraton Rooftop Bar is a gorgeous place to be, with a 280-degree view of the city. (Why isnt this bar open during the day? Why doesnt it have draft beer? Serious missed opportunity.)
Vista
In the Vista, al fresco options include World of Beer, Wild Hare Sports Bar and the nice big second-story deck at Carolina Ale House. Flying Saucer has a covered porch; so does Motor Supply Co. Bistro. And the new Hickory Tavern has a two-story deck.
Across the river in Vista West, Terra has a nice outdoor area, @116 State has some sidewalk tables and Caf Strudel has a deck.
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Our house is built up off the ground with the first floor at about 10 feet up. Two sides of the house have porches that are underpinned with wooden lattice, an ideal surface for growing a number of perennial vines. By planting an assortment of evergreen and deciduous vines that flower at different times, we (and the birds, bees and butterflies) are able to enjoy foliage and flowers almost year-round.
Here is a list of the vines: Cross vine (Bignonia capreolata), Carolina jessamine, Confederate jasmine, autumn clematis, three native honeysuckles, an akebia and Lady Banks rose (not a vine but a runner).
Of all the vines, two of the honeysuckles are the least vigorous in our situation, most likely because they are located on the shadier side of the house. The cross vine and the Confederate jasmine have been the most vigorous and have to be periodically cut back quite severely. Two years ago, the cross vine had its heavy pruning. This year it was the jasmines turn.
This winter was rough on the jasmine. There were a lot of dead leaves and vines with only a few of the main vines showing signs of life. Working from the porch at the top and then from the ground level, I cut and pulled and raked until all that was left were three or four main vines with a couple of sprouts on them. A 20-year-old vine can put on a lot of growth, and I had just removed a pickup truckload of debris off this one.
Stepping back to take a look, I saw that the section of trellis where the jasmine was cut back looked naked, but a few feet over was a cascade of foliage and flowers where the cross vine thrived. I knew it would not be long before the jasmine grew back out, healthier than ever, just as the cross vine had.
Cutting back an old, overgrown vine can be even more daunting than doing a heavy pruning on a shrub or tree. It can be hard to distinguish the live wood from the dead or damaged vines. Removing what you cut out is like getting the knots out of a wad of string it takes patience and sometimes a few extra snips.
Dont be afraid to take the clippers to a vine that has gotten so overgrown that it no longer thrives. A woody vine that has outgrown its support structure is not only unattractive but is likely to end up in a heap, taking the lattice work or trellis with it.
Most woody, perennial vines are best cut back in late winter. I really was running a bit late for doing a heavy cut-back on the jasmine, but now it is done. I dont expect much bloom out of it this year. But by next year, the foliage should be lush once again and come late spring, the sweet fragrance of a multitude of blooms should waif up and into our home.
To learn more about some great vines for our area, see Clemson Extension's publication at http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/ landscape/groundcovers/hgic1101.html.
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