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.

The constant exposure to sun and rain can take its toll on a porch. I see a lot of cases where water has become trapped between the base of the porch columns, called the plinth, and the porch deck ...

On the outside of a house, porches and front and rear entries are natural locations for columns. They make excellent replacements for those ubiquitous and stingy-looking porch supports made from 4 ...

By Ashlie Miller Instead of the isolation of a she-shack, I prefer porch life. On my porch, in the early mornings, I hear the birds utter their call with a steady stream of “tch-tch-tch-tch ...

You're not alone, and builders are taking note — 67.7% of new, single-family homes built in 2023 included a porch, according to the National Association of Home Builders. But that doesn't help if you ...

Classical columns? This goes back to my college days of Greek/Roman architecture. Is this appropriate today? asks columnist Chris Craiker.

Front porch columns or posts are more than functional, they differentiate the enclosed space from the outside and provide a welcome relief to the street.