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 idea was to enjoy the added strength provided by ...

The view from Daughter No. 3’s front porch is one straight out of a magazine – verdant pastures dotted with tan Belgian draft horses and black-and-white Holsteins; a pond; and a curvy, hilly road that ...

Q. Tim, you helped me years ago, and now I’m back. I’m going to build a freestanding deck at my house during my vacation. After watching lots of online videos, I’m somewhat confused about how to ...