Porch How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our porch step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How to Replace a Porch Column Base With Simple to Follow Steps
In our article and video, we provide a step-by-step guide to swap out your existing column base for a new one without major renovations.
How To Hang the American Flag
Watch as Ask This Old House carpenter and U.S. Navy veteran Nathan Gilbert explains the proper way to hang and display a U.S. flag.
How to Build and Hang a Custom Screen Door
Ask This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway.
How To Build Removable Wood-Framed Screens
Tired of bugs biting you on your porch? Learn how to build your own screened-in porch frames by following our step-by-step guide.
Reader Project | How to Build a Porch Pirate-Proof Bench
A reader shares his ingenious solution for safeguarding delivered packages
How to Build a Simple Porch Swing
This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock
Turn a Porch Into an Outdoor Room with Shutters
Install shutters to your covered porch and add thoughtful touches of decor to create an outdoor room that's filled with character.
How To Replace and Maintain a Broken Front Porch Board
Homeowners can easily replace broken floorboards on their front porches to keep themselves safe. Learn how to complete the project in our step-by-step guide.
How To Patch a Porch Floor
Weather and heavy use can damage a porch floorboard. Learn how to replace it and make your porch safer by following our expert tips.
Everything You Need to Know to Build Porch Stairs
This step-by-step guide will show you how to build a safe and solid set of porch steps that are more accessible for someone with mobility issues.
How to Install a Porch Column
Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a structural and decorative column on a front porch. He also demonstrates several ways to install weatherproof flashing
How To Repair a Rotted Porch Post
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains you can permanently patch and repair a decaying porch post.
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
How To Build Granite Porch Stairs
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to create durable, beautiful stone steps out of granite slabs.
How To Build a Porch Rail
A porch rail can improve your home's safety and curb appeal. See how to build a porch rail in this step-by-step guide and video.
How to Build and Hang a Porch Swing
Get yourself the best seat not in the house, and enjoy it all summer long
How To Install Lattice Under a Deck
Here's how to install a perfect porch lattice under your deck to give your home a facelift and your yard some extra storage.
How To Animal-Proof a Porch
If you have animals taking up residence under your porch, follow our video and guide to create a humane barrier to deter them from setting up a den.
The Ultimate Guide to Porch Rail Revival for Your Home
Learn how to choose the right porch railing style for your home, explore restoration techniques, and find creative ways to repurpose them.
How to Install a Beadboard Porch Ceiling
Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.
How To Restore Outdoor Furniture
If your outdoor furniture is damaged, rusted, or torn, you may not need to replace it. Save money by reviving your furniture with these DIY tips.
How To Hang a Porch Swing: A Complete Guide
Installing a porch swing can be a rewarding home improvement project. This guide shows you how to safely install and maintain yours.