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 ...

Dear Angie: 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 ...

A quintessential front porch in the South typically includes seasonal plants in full bloom, a wreath or welcome mat that says something along the lines of “live, laugh, love” or “bless this home.” You ...

Porch column wraps aren't meant to be structural — they're decorative pieces that surround the existing, load-bearing post to make it look better. Premade column wraps can be pricy — while some are ...

The view from Daughter No. 3’s front porch is one straight out of a magazine – verdant pastures dotted with tan Belgian draft horses and black-and-white Holsteins; a pond; and a curvy, hilly road that ...