Does your existing home or even the house you are planning to build, feature an entry landing or rear decking? Then then for safety reasons, you should already be planning the style or design of the decks handrails. Similar to the rails used in other parts of the house, like balconies and verandas, they add a unique touch or accent to […]
Porches
Best Porch Maintenance Tips – ‘Happy Wife Happy Life’
Do you know how to maintain your porch – so your wife is not on your case? You’re lucky if your house has front porch. The bigger the better. They are a wonderful addition to your home, as they look great and provide you a place to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. The balcony can also be the […]
Outdoor Porch Railings and Balustrade Design Tips
I love these railings. Bold white with strong posts. Looks awesome. If you like it outside, then choosing the railing designs for your veranda, deck or porch. The style of the handrail and balustrades plays an important feature in the overall design. Enough so, that it should be something carefully considered during the design process. What Are Balustrades? Balustrades are […]
Screening an Outdoor Deck: Rediscovering the Outdoor / Indoor Sun Room Features of a Screened Porch
Rediscovering the Outdoor Deck Have you ever thought of putting up an outdoor deck on your home? We did it and will share the photos of that here when we get a chance. If you have, here is what you may need to know about them. Just like the sun rooms, the decks are extensions of the main house, but […]
Home DIY Porch and Railing Installation
Installing a porch railing can dramatically improve the overall appearance of your home, as well as making it significantly safer. Additionally, porch railings are often mandatory in many areas if the porch is above ground level. That being said, many people take it upon themselves to install their own porch railing. If you’re looking at a decrepit, or nonexistent, railing […]
How Do You Improve The Overall Aesthetic of Your Front Porch?
If front porches could talk, the stories they’d tell would be priceless. They could tell about the first kiss that happened or the famous checkers game that is still being talked about today. The endless family reunions and gatherings. And all the stories that were told, would never be a secret again. The front porch can be a very intimate […]