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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What do you get when you cross two designers, an exuberant toddler and a 1908 Foursquare? A drawer full of sketches, endless house projects and lots of baby gates. Throw in the fact that Ken Wiesler ...

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 ...