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Porches and Patios

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A Porch Becomes a Bath A Porch Becomes a Bath

A defunct space is transformed into an Asian-inspired master bath by Donna Wax

Design an Integral Porch
Design an Integral Porch

Explore four types of integral porches by Katie Hutchison

Start Your Railing Right
Start Your Railing RightOnline Membership Required

Fasten posts for a deck railing you can lean on for years to come by Mike Guertin

The Rotproof Porch
The Rotproof PorchOnline Membership Required

Water management is the key to keeping a porch standing for decades by Chris Ermides

A Breezy Porch in Summer, and Heated Living Space in Winter
A Breezy Porch in Summer, and Heated Living Space in WinterOnline Membership Required

Removable window sashes and a weather-ready floor provide a well-insulated room in the winter and a breezy porch in the summer by Mike Neaton

Add a Screened Porch
Add a Screened Porch

When the weather's right, there's no better place than a porch to enjoy a meal, to watch the kids play, or to entertain friends. Done correctly, a screened porch has plenty of daylight, and offers pleasant views and good ventilation. by Paul DeGroot

Highlights from our Project Gallery

A prize-winning deck, art in the garden, a house with a waterwheel, and more. . .

What's the Difference: Pavers
What's the Difference: Pavers

When deciding between permeable or impermeable pavers, consider the material’s cost, installation demands, and environmental impact by Rob Yagid

Designing a front porch
Designing a front porchOnline Membership Required

Although size and style are vital to a successful porch, don't ignore the importance of materials and craftsmanship by Roxana Vargas Greenan

Neighborly From the StartOnline Membership Required

A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhood by Charlie Witzke

Smart Massing Adds Space and Light

Go inside this lakeside cottage to see how massing influences interior shapes  by Jeremiah Eck

The Best Remodels of 2008
The Best Remodels of 2008

If a picture says a thousand words, these before and after photos say a million

Finishing a Patio Slab

Function determines if the patio's surface should be coarse or smooth by Mike Guertin

Designing accessible entriesOnline Membership Required

With the right guidelines, everyone can easily construct and benefit from an accessible entry to their homes by Karen L. Braitmayer

Porches with PersonalityOnline Membership Required

Whether your porch is for shelter, relaxation, or reflection, a world of design choices are await you by James M. Crisp, Sandra L. Mahoney

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