Sometime this past spring, repeat clients of mine inquired as to the feasibility of adapting their concrete steps leading to their front door into a front-porch deck built entirely from treated lumber ...

Q: I’m restoring an older home that has a patio porch deck. The wood was painted but is in bad shape because of neglect. What material would you install if you wanted to maintain the character of the ...

Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for relaxation, meals and entertainment is at the top of home improvement ...

Italians enjoy piazzas, the French spend time in sidewalk cafes, and around the Mediterranean many homes surround courtyards providing spaces for outdoor activities in good weather. The front porch is ...

The family sits out on the big front porch on their white clapboard house. Wicker furniture with colorful cushions add a cheery touch to the space, where a glider moves back and forth and a small ...

Question: I’ve got water leaking and infiltrating the underside of my front porch. My house is about 10 years old. The porch has a roof over it with a decent overhang, but the floor system is regular ...

Q: I have water leaking and infiltrating the underside of my front porch. My house is about 10 years old. The porch has a roof over it with a decent overhang, but the floor system is regular wood ...