While I won't begin my HGP for another week or so, I'm with you on the front porch, which makes starting my HGP so easy. I'm in a townhome, so technically I have no front porch. But I do take that time to sweep the landing, wash the storm door, sidelight, and transom windows inside and out, and trim back any plantings that are overgrowing the sidewalk (since we have a landscape crew that doesn't seem to know how to properly trim and thin hydrangeas). This year, I'm planning on painting the front door, too, as it's faded out over the years and has some scratches from my grapevine wreath. I'm also planning on looking for a replacement doorbell, as I hate the one I have, especially the plunger button.