Porches

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.
Best Practices for Building a Deck-Stair Landing
Remodeling expert Mike Guertin offers suggestions for sturdy ways to support stair stringers that terminate at a ground-level walkway or landing.
Row House Revived
A major remodel of the back of this 1890s brick home brings in more light and makes a better connection to an existing rooftop deck.
Podcast 194: Bulkhead Doors, Building Long-Lasting Outdoor Stairs and the Science of Beer Coozys
The regular crew hears from listeners on T-studs and contractor education before taking questions on bulkhead doors, building outdoor stairs, and waterproofing a screen porch floor.
Podcast Episode 129 – Don’t Be a Heat Freak
Repairing termite damage, protecting sump pumps, high-efficiency boilers, and roof-deck insulation.
Podcast Episode 117 — Master Carpentry
Solar energy, replacement windows, air-sealing, vinyl siding, porches, posts, roof eaves, and historic renovation.

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