Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. As someone who rents an apartment, I miss having outdoor space to ...

When I was 10, my dad fell in love with a charming 1930s house with a big front porch. He simply had to call it home. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new ...