What color should I paint my porch if I want to keep a fire engine red door? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2008 - 19 answers

I need new steps at the side door of my house. Who should I get to build/install them, and what should they be made out of? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 4 answers

I need some help with porch paint. [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 3 answers

In Chicago, can I obtain a porch repair permit to fix my porch but not bring it entirely up to code? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2007 - 14 answers

Stairs (wood) lead from backyard up to outdoor deck (wood). Dog can run up. Want to install something to keep dog in yard, with stairs remaining usable, without hiring expensive contractor. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 16 answers

What kind of wood is my deck made of? [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 13 answers

Creative, functional, even fanciful uses for an east-facing 5' x 9' 23rd floor apartment balcony? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2005 - 10 answers

What can we do with this three-season porch? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 12 answers

The front porch of my 1926 non-historic house needs to be refinished. It has peeling paint over stain, is developing 3-4mm wide cracks and when I make it down to wood, the boards seem to be damp. Small ants come spilling out when I turn off my orbital sander. [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2005 - 14 answers