Years ago, it was common practice to imbed porch and patio posts in concrete. It was simple: dig a hole, set the post and pour concrete around it.

The porch lends much-needed dimension to the facade's flat plane, makes organizational sense of the oddly positioned windows and has the overall effect of making the house look several decades ...

Hard work, research and help from a neighbor contributed to the successful rebuilding of an old front porch.

A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in ...

Williston residents took to Front Porch Forum with strong opinions about a development proposal from 1983, thinking it was current.

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 ...

With all that weight to support, it's important to get a deck's posts, bracing and concrete piers connected correctly.