Porch railings are a key component that completes your outdoor living space. Most importantly, these safety features serve the practical purpose of keeping people and pets from falling off a raised ...

There are many options to sort through with deck projects. A middle road that works out well for some people, according to Brian Mininger at Bear Creek, is to upgrade the railing and screening. “In ...

When you think of a Southern home, one of the first things to come to mind is probably an inviting porch. But take a closer look, and you'll see it's the little details that make for such ...

To extend the life of your deck railing, pay attention to the fasteners and metal connectors. When possible, use stainless steel. This is vitally important if you construct a deck railing that is ...

Dreaming of the perfect deck can feel a bit like a fantasy, especially when you're fixated on a specific budget. If you're trying to give your home a modern minimalist upgrade without breaking the ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

There were any number of moments -- when we came up a single 2x4 short, or realized one section was higher than another after it already had been installed, or that calculating the spacing was a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — A group of metro police ...

An Allentown man claims he suffered major injuries brought on by a faulty second-floor porch railing and a keg of beer while he was helping his friends move in 1992. Larry T. Missmer of 1135 N. 15th ...