Many older homes are graced by columns supporting a porch roof. As they suffer the effects of age and weather, these columns may need repair or replacement. Sometimes, you'll only need to replace the ...

Q. We have a water- and weather-damaged support post (load bearing) and attached railing that rotted under the weather coating. We need to replace them, but I’m wondering about the scope of the job? A ...

Q: My mahogany front porch floor is built on a frame over the original concrete slab. I think the frame is made of pressure-treated wood. The porch is covered, open on two sides and uses three ...

Years ago, it was common practice to imbed porch and patio posts in concrete. It was simple: dig a hole, set the post and pour concrete around it. The idea was to enjoy the added strength provided by ...

A: Yes. Your first step is to support the roof load. Position a scrap of lumber near the post you want to remove. Jack the scrap piece up using a pair of plastic chainsaw felling wedges nested against ...

Question: My relatives want to repair failing decorative iron columns and short, stubby brick pillars that are part of a front porch on a home that’s pretty old. How can we determine if the decorative ...

Your porch may be due for an upgrade. While some old furniture can be salvaged by a touch-up or quick fix, other pieces can’t be redeemed. As much as it may pain us ...

These three face-lifts, each costing less than $1,500, will boost your home’s curb appeal and boost its value. Install a pre-hung wood door (about $400), replacing the door threshold and adding new ...

An Annapolis couple has lost a bid to keep the fiberglass columns on their early-20th-century home’s porch in the city’s Historic District, in a case that has pitted homeowners against historical ...