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 ...

Q. We have a water- and weather-damaged support post (load bearing) and attached railing that rotted under the weather coating. We need to replace them, but I’m wondering about the scope of the job? A ...

Q: My mahogany front porch floor is built on a frame over the original concrete slab. I think the frame is made of pressure-treated wood. The porch is covered, open on two sides and uses three ...

Dear Angie: We have a water- and weather-damaged support post (load bearing) and attached railing that rotted under the weather coating. We need to replace them, but I'm wondering about the scope of ...