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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

This Old House General contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to remove and repair the rot eating away at his porch’s support post.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July: How to Hang the American Flag

Ask This Old House carpenter and U.S. Navy veteran Nathan Gilbert explains the proper way to hang and display a U.S. flag.
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How to Build and Hang a Custom Screen Door

Ask This Old House general contractor helps a homeowner build a custom screen door to fit her unique front entryway.
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Build Removable Wood-Framed Screens

Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor illustrate how to make removable screens for a screened porch
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Reader Project | How to Build a Porch Pirate-Proof Bench

A reader shares his ingenious solution for safeguarding delivered packages
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How to Build a Simple Porch Swing

This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock
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Turn a Porch Into an Outdoor Room with Shutters

Install shutters outdoors to create this character-filled look
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How to Replace a Broken Front Porch Board

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes a front porch by replacing a deck board
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How to Patch a Porch Floor

An easy upgrade for safer stepping
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How to Build Porch Stairs

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva builds a safe and solid set of porch stairs.
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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
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How to Repair a Rotted Porch Post

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to permanently patch a decaying porch post
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Rebuilt Wrap-Around Porch for a Folk Victorian

A newlywed's stepdad recreated detailed gingerbread trim for the best curb appeal redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
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How to Weatherproof Furniture

Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
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How to Build Granite Porch Stairs

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to create durable, beautiful stone steps
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How to Build a Porch Rail

Building a perfect-fit handrail with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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How to Build and Hang a Porch Swing

Get yourself the best seat not in the house, and enjoy it all summer long
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How to Install a Lattice Under Deck

Dress up your front porch with hinged panels of plastic skirting.
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How to Animal-Proof a Porch

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a humane animal barrier
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Porch Rail Revival

How to use salvaged balustrades to spruce up the exterior of an old house
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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.
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How to Restore Outdoor Furniture

Learn how to extend the life of your lawn chairs with the advice from an expert.
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How to Hang a Porch Swing

Precisely measuring the enjoyment porch swings provide is difficult, but a good place to start is monitoring how long your smile lasts.