Porch Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your porch.

How to Hang a Porch Swing through Vinyl

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva adds structure to a porch in order to safely hang a swing

A clever new way to replace or install a porch screen.

Dress up your front porch with hinged panels of plastic skirting.

Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.

Tongue-and-groove plywood is often preferred for subfloors and roofing. Learn how to install it properly with this guide.

Installing a porch swing can be a rewarding home improvement project. This guide shows you how to safely install and maintain yours.