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 ...

DEAR TIM: My relatives want to repair failing decorative iron columns and short, stubby brick pillars that are part of a front porch on a home that’s about 100 years old. A giant section of the house ...

Years ago, it was common practice to imbed porch and patio posts in concrete. It was simple: dig a hole, set the post and pour concrete around it. The idea was to enjoy the added strength provided by ...

Q. I own a house built in the 1930s by a man named Hardy for whom my little street in South Boston is named. I am having the house reshingled this spring, probably Maibec white cedar, or Hardee fiber ...

Question: My relatives want to repair failing decorative iron columns and short, stubby brick pillars that are part of a front porch on a home that’s pretty old. How can we determine if the decorative ...