Wooden porch ceilings and soffits may last a long time, but they're not impervious to moisture damage, insect damage, and other visible signs of aging. Plus, if they're painted, there's that ...

The right porch ceiling ideas can pull together your entire outdoor space. Whether you paint it in a contrasting color, add wood panels for rustic charm, or drape UV-resistant fabric like voile or ...

Q: We live in a D.C. rowhouse. Every time it rains, our porch floor grows a hump. The rest of the porch is in good condition. I tried using primer to seal the ends of the boards, to no avail. Any ...

Q: We live in a row house. Every time it rains, our porch floor grows a hump. The rest of the porch is in good condition. I tried using primer to seal the ends of the boards, to no avail. Any ...

Stepping out onto your deck only to feel a soft, spongy spot underfoot can really ruin your day. Unfortunately, it gets worse than a ruined day — that subtle give of a wooden plank is a big red flag ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Q. It's time for me to build a deck. It'll be my first one. Each person I ask how to build a deck gives me a different answer. Surely building a deck can't be that hard. I'm wondering how to attach ...