Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.

Staple No. 15 building paper to the remainder of the porch roof, starting at the bottom and working up. Overlap each row 3 in. onto the one below. Install shingles to match the house.

Porches are among the more expensive outdoor area building projects. While small porches can cost as little as $4,000, more ...

The wood used to build your home and front porch deck has been hybridized so it grows fast. As such, it has a much higher concentration of the lighter-colored spring wood in the annual growth bands.

Whether you’re building a deck, adding a sunroom or redoing your front porch design, personalizing your outdoor space is incredibly trendy in 2022. Advertisement THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT AND NOT ...

The paved driveway continues past the garage, morphing into a pathway to the concrete steps that lead to the front door. Front-porch deck step in right direction – Winnipeg Free Press July 28, 2024 ...

These regulations may concern front, rear, or side yard requirements, tree maintenance, and/or grading requirements that would affect your porch, or deck location choice.

Screen porches can be built using a simple deck as long as the deck’s structure is in good shape. On average, you’ll pay $3,200 to $5,800 to remodel a deck into a screened-in porch. Advertisement ...

The project has turned out to be even better than planned with big box, local partners, and individuals all coming together." ...

"Thirty years ago -- in the pre-deck days -- we always sat on our small front porch. Neighbors would stop -- see us, sit and stay awhile -- until we might have 10 to 15 adults, in addition to six ...