Home as We Make It on MSN

Upgrade Your Porch Without a Full Remodel

A porch needs to be inviting —a place that says, “welcome home” and offers a spot to linger on lovely days. But... The post ...
GeekWire

Porch launches first app, tests mobile scheduling and payment for home repair

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Todd Bishop on Dec 9, 2014 at 6:24 ...
fox6now

Repairs to begin on apartment building after porch collapse

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Work is set to begin to repair a badly damaged apartment building on Milwaukee's south side. In September, the apartment's porch gave way -- injuring two, and ultimately causing ...
The Washington Post

The corner chipped off our concrete porch. Can it be patched?

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? McLean, Va. A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a ...
The Family Handyman on MSN

The Most Common Patio Heater Repairs

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean you can keep on enjoying evenings outside. An outdoor patio heateris a popular ...
SFGate

Concrete porch do's and don'ts / Water is a major factor in most repairs

Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around the Bay Area. Can you discuss their construction and what goes bad requiring their repair? I have a concrete porch that ...
The Washington Post

How to repair a shifting porch slab

We have a problem with the front porch of our 44-year-old home. The outside corner of the poured concrete porch is curving up, lifting the post that’s supporting the roof. There’s no tree or roots ...