Porches are starting to evolve into bigger, more interesting spaces that cater to more than just a swing. Here are the trending ideas to look out for in 2025.

They're poured concrete, formed into steps over a wooden ramp. Stucco on the sides of the porch is applied over a standard 2- by-4 wood-framed wall. The bulk of the structure is wood, not concrete.

Q: A chunk of concrete the size of a large grapefruit broke off the corner of one of our porch steps and shattered. Can I repair this myself? A: You need a small amount of concrete mix, a small con… ...

Give your worn-out concrete steps a fresh, like-new finish with this step-by-step resurfacing guide. Using NewCrete Concrete Resurfacer, we show you how to properly prep, mix, and apply for a ...

Q: My 30-year-old house features a large concrete front porch. One side edge has been crumbling over the past few years, and paint is peeling from a brick design that was pressed into the concrete.

Someone painted over the 8-by-6-foot concrete porch and four or five concrete steps, and made a mess of them, with paint peeling like crazy.

Spruce up your front porch steps to refresh your home's curb appeal and create a warm welcome.

Painted concrete can be very slick, so use paint with anti-slip ingredients. Follow all steps listed on the label, including etching and priming. (Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services) ...

Question: I have a concrete porch that’s been painted several times. But the paint bubbles and peels off, leaving a mess. Each of the painters has said that this happens to concrete when you ...

Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes.

A chipped corner of a concrete porch can be fixed, but it might not look the same as the rest of the porch.

Painted concrete can be very slick, so use paint with anti-slip ingredients. Follow all steps listed on the label, including etching and priming. (Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial Services) ...