Bright and dark paint colors can attract wasps and mosquitoes, so it’s best to steer clear of vibrant hues and wood tones. Light, neutral colors like beige, white, or khaki may help deter bugs and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever traveled down south to Georgia, Florida or South Carolina, you may have noticed a trend of ...

If you’ve ever been to Charleston or Savannah, you may have noticed the very pretty light blue porch ceilings that are common in the area. Actually, blue porch ceilings are fairly common all across ...

In Richmond, Virginia, people debate their favorite sky-blue paint color for porch ceilings as they do their favorite biscuit recipe. “It’s all about bringing the outside in,” said designer Suellen ...

In the South, people debate their favorite sky blue paint color for porch ceilings as much as they do their favorite biscuit recipe. "It's all about bringing the outside in," said designer Suellen ...