Porch columns can elevate a home’s appearance, but size and style matter. Oversized or overly ornate columns can make a porch feel cramped, while too-thin supports may look weak. Buyers may hesitate ...

Manufacturing decorative porch columns can be a very profitable business once established, especially if the main focus of the manufacturing business is to design and build Victorian porch column ...

Many older homes are graced by columns supporting a porch roof. As they suffer the effects of age and weather, these columns may need repair or replacement. Sometimes, you'll only need to replace the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two chairs in front of a French door on a porch - HY-DP/Shutterstock If you're a homeowner looking to boost your property's value, ...

The constant exposure to sun and rain can take its toll on a porch. I see a lot of cases where water has become trapped between the base of the porch columns, called the plinth, and the porch deck.

The front porch is truly your home's first opportunity to make an impression, so you will want to ensure that you put as much thought and care into the design process as possible. Architects and ...

A front porch should feel as inviting as those long, golden afternoons spent outside—and maybe boost your curb appeal while it’s at it. When space is tight, though, making it all come together can ...

DEAR TIM: My relatives want to repair failing decorative iron columns and short, stubby brick pillars that are part of a front porch on a home that’s about 100 years old. A giant section of the house ...

Richard on becoming a plumber; Smart thermostats; Switch legs; Tom replaces a porch column We look back at twenty years of Richard Trethewey helping homeowners on Ask This Old House and he shares what ...