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Restoring Porches: Deck & Rail

Besides the roof, it’s the porch deck and balustrades that take a beating. Here are tips on best practice and materials for restoring porches.

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The Porch Roof

A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.

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Building A New Porch Railing for a 1920s Home

When Bill Ticineto and Jill Chase added a period-appropriate verandah to their 1920s-era home, building a new porch railing for the steps to their side yard was a necessity. Here’s how they did it.

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How to Repair Old Porches

Tips and techniques for restoring and repairing old porches, including repairing porch posts, columns, flooring, skirting and more.

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Outfit your front porch or screened porch as it was meant to be—an outdoor room with personality, comfort, color, and texture. Furnish it for conversation and for naps. Include a sturdy rug, side tables, pillows, and lots of plants.

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Porch with a View

When Hammer Architects added a spacious new porch to an old Watch Hill home, they created interesting opportunities for landscape architect Keith LeBlanc.

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Ideas for Porches, Patios & Decks

Wood columns, balustrades, and even fretwork can last decades provided they’re cut from long-lived, dimensionally stable wood with a low moisture content.

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Re-creating an Italianate Porch

To create a fitting vintage porch for an 1870s Italianate, this couple looked to historical precedents.

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Designs for Farmhouse Porches

Create the perfect farmer’s porch for your vintage-inspired house.

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The Best Furniture for Old-House Porches & Patios

Options for furnishing the outdoor room.

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How To Design a Bungalow Porch

Bungalow porches offer a warm welcome. Whether you’re building new or renovating an old porch, learn its history and ways to replicate this outdoor room.