Building a front porch

How to build a porch from the ground up: these how-to topics for porches covers just about every aspect, from the foundation to the roof & beyond.

Learn about footings and pier foundation for a front porch. Get our tips on building a good porch foundation.

Do you want to add some curb appeal to your front porch? See this front porch makeover which includes adding a front porch to an existing house.

Adding a front porch to our long ranch style house was a key part to the facade facelift in order to create a welcoming front.

If you've ever thought about turning your cement porch into a wood deck, it's surprisingly easy! Here are some thoughts, tips, & photos from our experience!

Use our pictorial to show you how to build a deck. See how pros attach the ledger board, install rim boards, piers, posts and decking. Learn the 3-4-5 rule and download our free guide to squaring your deck.

My brother and I only got halfway done with what I had hoped to accomplish yesterday, but we learned a lot along the way. The big picture goal here is that I’ll be covering my existing concrete front porch with wood so that I can stain it and it will look like a traditional wood...

There are many varieties of the modern home aesthetic. The most common elements include some combination of horizontal slats or panels, overhangs, planters, and a well-kept landscape, glass, and concrete. As you start to picture your own front porch and wonder how to transform it into an unforgettable modern design, you might begin to feel […]

From open areas to intentional accents, these are some of our top front porch addition ideas for welcoming and relaxing outdoor spaces.