
This Old House
Reinforced fiberglass columns to support the porch; storm window system for the screen porch.

Reinforced fiberglass columns to support the porch; storm window system for the screen porch.

Beneficial insects; resizing a front door; repairing an outdoor garden faucet.

A rough electrical inspection; hybrid railing system with cedar posts and railing caps; new kitchen.

Citrus greening; replacing an old vinyl peel-and-stick floor with ceramic tile.

Landscaping plans for the front yard; connecting the new kitchen to the old great room.

Rust staining solutions; installing a pass-through in a load-bearing wall; replacing a fence gate.

Progress on the back deck; finishing the trim and decking on the corner deck stair.

New security system, wireless music system, and remote-controlled window shades; mechanical room.

Framing the gable wall; framing the roof; Colonial style front porches; framing the farmer's porch.

Marble island top; PVC fence; restoring weather-beaten front steps; installing a marble mantel.

Framing of the front floor platform; new prefab footings are set.

Greek Revival-style front door; kitchen cabinets; wall insert for the master shower; copper roof.

An addition to a 1966 Colonial includes a farmer's porch, kitchen, mudroom and access to the garage.

Roughing in ductwork for new direct vent gas fireplace units; Greek Revival details for window trim.

New security system, wireless music system, and remote-controlled window shades; mechanical room.

Waterproofing the dormer; installing a reclaimed brick veneer on the new kitchen bump out.

Marble island top; PVC fence; restoring weather-beaten front steps; installing a marble mantel.

Modifying the old chimney for gas fireplace units; framing the third floor master suite.

Greek Revival-style front door; kitchen cabinets; wall insert for the master shower; copper roof.

A major problem -- exterior walls bowing out from the weight of the roof -- is solved.