By Dave and Mary

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Mary and Dave

Dave and Mary Morris, notable figures in the DIY community, have garnered national recognition and media coverage for their expertise and accomplishments. Featured on National News, in Google's Economic Report, Country Sampler Magazine, the Miami Herald, The Tennessean, Inspired Home Omaha, and Associated Press, the duo has also made impactful appearances on Blog Talk Radio. Their insightful interviews and features extend beyond these notable platforms, with numerous appearances in various periodicals showcasing their wealth of knowledge.

With a combined experience of over 100 years, Dave and Mary have resided in every region of the U.S. and have called 11 homes their own, including two they contracted to be built. Their extensive portfolio includes a myriad of home construction, landscaping, and decorating projects. This breadth of experience uniquely qualifies them to provide informative and expert advice to individuals embarking on building, renovating, decorating, or landscaping their homes.

On the road with Front Porch Ideas and More

Additionally, the couple has traveled extensively visiting many towns and cities across the United States to capture pictures of their porches and share their experiences on their website.

Dave brings a wealth of expertise to the table with formal residential electrical training, coupled with his passion for remodeling and woodworking. His impressive list of accomplishments includes constructing decks of all sizes, converting garage spaces into living areas, executing numerous electrical upgrades and wiring projects, and proficiently installing roofing materials and landscaping elements.

Mary, a devoted DIY enthusiast and creative entrepreneur, has not only contributed to the success of Front Porch Ideas but has also established three other thriving businesses over the years. Her love for learning and sharing knowledge is evident in her diverse skill set, from crafting quick DIY pillow covers for porch decor to creating stunning outdoor artwork. Mary's exceptional talents make it effortless for others to discover and express their own decorative styles.

The couple's commitment to sharing their expertise extends to their YouTube channel, Front Porch Ideas, where they cover a multitude of home-related topics. Interviews with industry experts, providing professional advice and information on various residential issues, have collectively garnered nearly 4 million views. The couple's Pinterest Boards have nearly 80,000 followers and receive several million views each month.

Dave and Mary continue to inspire homeowners on their DIY journeys through their wealth of experience and passion for making porches welcoming and inviting.




Places We Have Been Featured

Sitesell's Blog

Mary and Dave are featured as kitchen table entrepreneurs

We are featured on Sitesell's Success blog about our entrepreneurial journey of our love of porches.


Inspired Home Omaha

Inspired Home Omaha We were recently interviewed about the value of a sleeping porch in Inspired Home Omaha.


On National Television

Dave and Mary featured as kitchen table entrepreneurs on national fox news

Dave and I are so appreciative to be featured on a major TV network as Kitchen Table Entrepreneurs. You can see the video they did of us here.


In the Tennessean

Dave and Mary at kitchen table - in Tennessean article
This is the kitchen table where our site was born and where we put in countless hours.
Photo by Larry McCormack of The Tennessean


In their article titled, "Homegrown Businesses", written by Anita Washwani of the Tennessean (Nashville, TN), the two us were featured as Kitchen-Table Entrepreneurs who have turned our passion into a new career for ourselves - from our kitchen table. The article is archived on their website, but here are a couple photos of it for you to enjoy.

Dave and Mary featured in Tennessean article

Dave and Mary featured in Tennessean article


Google's Economic Report

We were the featured company for the State of TN in Google's Economic Impact Report.


Dave and Mary featured in Google Economic Impact Report

You can see the PDF report here.


On Blog Talk Radio

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We were featured on Scott Nelson's BlogTalkRadio show
and we got to talk all about front porches with Scott.
Scott is a Realtor/IT Manager and Relocation Director for
Wolfson Cutler Real Estate in Medford, Massachusetts.




Living the Country Life Radio

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We were featured on Living the Country Life Radio. We talked about sleeping porches. You can hear the short snippet.




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