KNOX COUNTY, TN (Knox News) - For six months of the year, you can find the Claymans and their two daughters on their front porch in Fountain City. As soon as we can were out on the porch, says Natalie Clayman. If the weather is good, we will often host a small group from church or a book club meeting. We do homework, rest and eat out here.

When Clayman and her husband, Trey, bought the house in August 2012 they were attracted to the areas historic feel and the homes curb appeal. The porch attracted us for sure. It is almost as big as two living rooms, she says.

For Clayman, who also runs her own interior design business, it was important to get the right furniture layout and surround herself with favorite home accessories. The space has been dividing into eating and lounging zones.

The first and most important feature of the porchs design is a daybed. Clayman could not find what she wanted, so she drew the design to replicate Chinoiserie fretwork (which matches her interior dcor) and had a neighbor custom build the deep swinging daybed. You cant order it from a catalogue, and youll never find it anywhere else, she says of its unique design.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Even on screens-open spring days, sidewalks on Charleston's West Side remain bare.

Porches are empty, except for the occasional neighbor catching some fresh air.

They're scared of stories they've heard, or witnessed.

"My first week, someone got shot there," said Candy Adkins, who lives on the West Side.

That week was four years ago for Adkins. Now, with three teenagers, she's constantly reminded why she doesn't let them go out alone.

"We heard all the shooting up there and then saw a car drive by really fast with the cops behind him," Adkins said.

That shooting killed 18-year-old Tymel Mickinney, who was Walker Stacy's close friend.

"It broke my heart," Stacy said.

On walks with Lacey West, they only go on certain routes at certain times.

"It's not even summer yet," West said. "It's still spring, and it's way worse than last summer ever was."

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With a tease of warm weather and signs that the winter snowfall just might be over, spring cleanup and garden plantings are well underway. Spending more time outside inspires creativity in decorating our porches, patios and decks with furniture. Planning your outdoor living oasis early in the spring will assist in executing the actual plan when the stable summer weather arrives.

Outdoor furniture doesn't just have to be the basic practical plastic chairs. Let's think outside the box. Visiting Greece a few years back, I noticed that my European relatives utilize their upholstered furniture outside. Granted, their weather may not be as harsh as ours in New England, but when it comes to decorating, I'm not opposed to trying anything.

Why not take that old floral chair and put in on the porch; especially if it's not being used inside and is taking up valuable floor space. Of course, the obvious question will arise: how to protect the indoor furnishings from the outdoor weather.

Purchasing a can of Scotchgard fabric protection will aid in the preservation of the fabric from the elements. Using removable vinyl patio furniture covers will also help in keeping the furniture dry.

Creating your outdoor oasis can be accomplished just as you would inside your home. Choose pieces from your home that are not getting the decorating love they once did and repurpose them for use in your outdoor living space. Rugs, furniture, tables, mirrors and paintings can all be considered for this space.

Gather an area rug that isn't being used or stored in the basement. Painting some of the pieces to work with that old floral or striped upholstered chair gives new life and purpose to the piece. Use a vintage linen table cloth to tie around an unused footstool or ottoman with a piece of twine. Adding roping will provide texture and a natural element to the space.

How about that old dining sideboard that never gets used? Utilize this piece as a serving station on the porch or deck.

Debbe Daley, owner of Debbe Daley Designs and RAW Furnishings, is an interior designer with more than 25 years of experience as a professional interior redesigner, stylist, stager, trainer and project manager. Follow her blog at blogs.lowellsun.com/daleydecor. She also blogs at debbedaley designsllc.blogspot.com.

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Jacob Bartlett, 18, always strives to give back to the Corpus Christi community. The Incarnate Word Academy senior is part of the Missions program, which helps others who are less fortunate by building ramps, porches and preparing meals and is student cou

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A simple yet attractive way of enhancing your home is a bespoke Oak porch, a stunning feature which also offers you a practical addition to your home

The addition of a porch to an entrance will provide a welcoming sight to you and your visitors and can also create a usable space whilst offering a secure and safe entrance to your home, or simply a weather-shield.

An Oak porch offers such an important addition and can incorporate a vast range of different styles and building materials in order to fit in with its surroundings and enhance the overall look of your home.

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