As the holiday season approaches, you might find yourself looking for fresh ways to elevate your front porch’s festive charm.

Repainting a wooden porch’s railings and ceiling is a great way to increase curb appeal and create a welcoming entry to any home. Step 1: As with any paint project, preparation is 90 percent of the ...

Your front porch is the first impression your home makes on guests (or potential buyers if your house is about to hit the market). Sprucing up your front porch steps is an easy way to give your home a ...

What to do instead: Set pumpkins at least a foot away from exterior walls and entryways. A decorative bench, low garden wall, ...

I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few ...