ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Want to make your neighborhood friendlier? Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilà! — instant summer socializing.

Consider adding a front-yard patio … some pavers, a few plants, a couple of comfy chairs — and, voilá! — instant summer socializing. That’s the way it seems to be working in one St. Louis Park ...

People who have front-yard patios say they still have backyard decks where they do their grilling, but the front patio is for socializing with passersby, especially at the end of the work day. Credit: ...

The challenge: The front yard of Jon and Cheryl Bogen's brick Georgian Colonial in south Minneapolis had long been a gathering and entertaining place for the couple and neighborhood families. The ...

As a homeowner, you probably already know about the importance of curb appeal (perhaps your home’s curb appeal is the reason the property caught your eye in the first place?). Not only does it impact ...