Many older homes are graced by columns supporting a porch roof. As they suffer the effects of age and weather, these columns may need repair or replacement. Sometimes, you'll only need to replace the ...

Question: My relatives want to repair failing decorative iron columns and short, stubby brick pillars that are part of a front porch on a home that’s pretty old. How can we determine if the decorative ...

A: Yes. Your first step is to support the roof load. Position a scrap of lumber near the post you want to remove. Jack the scrap piece up using a pair of plastic chainsaw felling wedges nested against ...

Richard on becoming a plumber; Smart thermostats; Switch legs; Tom replaces a porch column We look back at twenty years of Richard Trethewey helping homeowners on Ask This Old House and he shares what ...