DIY screen porch: now that it's heading into summer in Georgia, what should I know before I make a huge mess on my back deck? [more inside]
posted by catlet on Apr 24, 2009 - 4 answers

How can I enjoy my deck without being swarmed by bugs? [more inside]
posted by Fleebnork on Apr 19, 2009 - 19 answers

Where can I get easy-to-install winter stair treads? [more inside]
posted by Riverine on Nov 18, 2008 - 4 answers

InsuranceFilter: Would homeowners insurance generally cover a large concrete porch that has pulled away from the house due to a summer drought? [more inside]
posted by schleppo on Oct 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Can I use a fire pit in a screened-in porch? [more inside]
posted by Sar HaPanim on Oct 24, 2008 - 12 answers

What color should I paint my porch if I want to keep a fire engine red door? [more inside]
posted by pranalaxmi 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 by LolaGeek on May 5, 2008 - 4 answers

I need some help with porch paint. [more inside]
posted by stormygrey 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 by AgentRocket 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 by staggernation on Apr 10, 2007 - 16 answers

What kind of wood is my deck made of? [more inside]
posted by designbot 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 by onshi on Sep 11, 2005 - 10 answers

What can we do with this three-season porch? [more inside]
posted by nev 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 by QIbHom on May 21, 2005 - 14 answers