Porches

Make Room Behind Trim
A series of stainless-steel screws on the back side of a fascia board creates a space that promotes drying after a rain.
Podcast Episode 647: Sealing Can Lights, Porch Conversions, and Redwood Siding
Listeners write in about opera and keeping young by building and ask questions about leaky light fixtures, porch conversions, and installing wood siding.
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Screened-Porch Cable-Rail Installation
Step-by-step instructions on installing this system from Feeney for a modern aesthetic.
Staining Pressure-Treated Porch Posts
Pressure-treated lumber can be stained successfully by following some simple steps.
Hiding Porch Beams in the Roof Structure
Make sure your porch beams are doing their job, without disrupting the desired look and feel of your design.
Prevent Porch-Stair Rot
Keep water out by how you connect the stringers and the treads.
Setting Bases for Porch Posts
Prevent structural posts from cracking stone by following these tips when installing the anchor bolts.
Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.
9 Trouble Spots on a Covered Porch
Manage moisture and the elements with these must-do tips for a durable porch.
Scribing Rails to a Round Column
Carpenter Maria Klemperer-Johnson shows how to make a router jig to create a smooth transition for this tricky porch-railing connection.

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