Between drifting snow and big storms that hit the house sideways, even covered porches take a beating. The hardest hit are traditional, solid surface, tongue-and-groove floors without gaps for ...

A covered porch floor is more durable than those open to the elements. Floors exposed to moisture will expand in place, leading to wood rot if not addressed. To make an exposed porch more weather ...

Q. This week: The open front porch on my 1930's era home needs maintenance nearly every year. The wood flooring has paint on it, which peels up and bubbles, probably because snow sits on it during the ...

I was thrilled to learn that the homeowners of a porch addition project from last fall were so thoroughly enjoying the new space that they wanted me to finish the interior walls and ceiling. After ...

Q: We live in a row house. Every time it rains, our porch floor grows a hump. The rest of the porch is in good condition. I tried using primer to seal the ends of the boards, to no avail. Any ...

Q: We live in a D.C. rowhouse. Every time it rains, our porch floor grows a hump. The rest of the porch is in good condition. I tried using primer to seal the ends of the boards, to no avail. Any ...

Learn how to install a DIY Cedar Soffit and Cedar Tongue and Groove Porch Ceiling in this step-by-step guide. Part of the "We Bought An Auction House" series, this project adds a beautiful, natural ...