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 ...

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: 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 ...

We have entered the season for seriously planning your home's outdoor spaces, and it’s time to assess the local trends. For starters, the days of the minimal backyard footprint are gone in Fairfax ...