Porch Installation

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

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How to Hang a Porch Swing through Vinyl

Learn how to safely hang a porch swing on a vinyl-covered ceiling with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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Screened-In Porches: A Guide to Faster Installation

Do you need a new porch screen? We demonstrate a clever new way to replace or install a porch screen without all the hassle in this guide.
A home with a porch with a wooden lattice beneath it.

How To Install Lattice Under a Deck

Here's how to install a perfect porch lattice under your deck to give your home a facelift and your yard some extra storage.
A porch with a beadboard ceiling.

How to Install a Beadboard Porch Ceiling

Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.
Drawing of a man using a mallet to install tongue-and-groove plywood.

Joining Tongue-and-Groove Plywood

Tongue-and-groove plywood is often preferred for subfloors and roofing. Learn how to install it properly with this guide.
A white porch swing hanging below a large American flag.

How To Hang a Porch Swing: A Complete Guide

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