Porches
A Porch Railing With Pizzazz
The This Old House TV team creates a railing of flatsawn balusters that packs a big visual punch
Photoshop Redo: Bringing Back a Dutch Colonial's Charm
Traditional siding and a gracious porch restore curb appeal to a 1930s house
Photoshop Redo: Craftsman Makeover for a No-Frills Ranch
A relocated front door and a proper entry porch make this house more approachable
Photoshop Redo: Dressing Up a Cookie-Cutter Ranch
Facade improvements, including a new roof and porch, give a simple one-story house an elegant new look
Photoshop Redo: Buffing Up a Neo-Colonial
A new porch gives purpose and proportion to lanky columns, while new colors boost style
How to Build and Hang a Porch Swing
Get yourself the best seat not in the house, and enjoy it all summer long
Create a Craftsman-Style Holiday Entry
The earthy tones and nature-themed motifs that define this architectural style make for a festive, welcoming porch
Create an Out of Africa-Style Porch
TOH reader Liz Shivel was just one of dozens of you who proclaimed your love for this breezy outdoor room. Here's how to create a similar look in your yard
Create a Rustic, Wicker-Filled Porch
In this cozy seating area, woven furniture and woodsy accent pieces come together to create a true outdoor living room
How to Screen in a Porch
A clever new way to replace or install a porch screen.
Photoshop Redo: How to Rework a Ranch
Adding front and side porches and changing the roofline give a basic box a lot more appeal
Fire Pit Safety
5 tips to keep your fire friendly
Create a Farmhouse Porch
Classic architectural details and vintage furnishings give this outdoor living room timeless style. Here's how you can duplicate the look at your house
How to Install a Lattice Under Deck
Dress up your front porch with hinged panels of plastic skirting.
Front Porch Fix-up
How to replace weathered, rotting outdoor flooring
How to Animal-Proof a Porch
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a humane animal barrier
Porch Design Solution: Covering a Sun-Drenched Deck
Problem: Most days, the deck was too hot to lounge on Solution: Create a three-season porch for more usable living space
Classic Columns
Used inside to cordon off space or outside to prop a porch, vintage pillars carry a load of character
The Three-Season Porch
How to cut costs on a new breezy retreat: Build it from screen doors with panels that swap out for glass
Victorian-Era Porches
The American front porch had its heyday in the late 19th century, when boxy houses gave way to free-form masterpieces. Check out these colorful, highly decorated examples of rocking-chair heaven.
Porch Rail Revival
How to use salvaged balustrades to spruce up the exterior of an old house
Cast-Iron Newel Posts
With their massive profiles and intricate designs, these architectural beacons of the urban stoop are at once imposing and graceful.
Porticos
The small covered porch framing a front entry makes a bold, center-of-attention statement about a house's style
How to Install a Beadboard Porch Ceiling
Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining
Ask an Architect: How to Add a Porch to a '60s Rambler
What are the basic design elements to consider when adding a screened porch to my '60s rambler?
Joining Tongue-and-Groove Plywood
Coax those tongue-and-groove edges together for a tight, no-bounce fit
How to Restore Outdoor Furniture
Learn how to extend the life of your lawn chairs with the advice from an expert.
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.
The Case for Instant Additions
Prefabricated sunspaces do more than let the sun shine in. They also add living space in less time than it takes to build a traditional addition.
Repairing Sagging Screens
The key to keeping your new screen from sagging or drooping
Screening Rooms
Screened porches don't have to be ordinary.