In the South we make the claim that porch season extends to three seasons a year.And it's delightful to listen to the rain on your porch, but it's zero fun to get wet.Luckily, a visit to an authentic 1908 Mobile Bay House solved the problem: The Rain Porch.At first glance this house located on the Eastern Shore of the Mobile Bay looks like a typical house with wraparound porches.Actually, the homeowner, Ginny Stimpson explained that her home has "rain porches.".That's an awning-like extension of the roof itself that dips down at an angle to shield the house from wind and rain.Don't mistake it for an exaggerated eave; rain porch roofs extend beyond the porch floor and at a lower angle for more coverage.It's amazing to sit out here in the rain. You can see an actual line where the water stops short of the porch, Ginny Stimpson,Homeowner