EDITING THE FRONT PORCH!

My husband and I had to re-do the porch because it was sagging and weak in several spots. Our objective was just to replace the surface boards. Once part of the porch was demolished, we couldnt believe what was supporting the porch. Went online and got free deck plans. I used my Kreg jig instead of toe nailing wherever I could. Used pocket holes in between joist (kinda like fire stops in a wall) so we could keep somewhat with the style of the house. Our porch/ deck feels so sturdy!!!(The part we're finished with anyway)

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Comment by Rod on May 6, 2010 at 6:45am: Great project. A huge undertaking that took a lot of skill. I admire your work.

Comment by Dan on May 4, 2010 at 10:23pm: Wow what a huge project. Thanks for the great pictures as you project progresses towards the a finished porch you will be able to enjoy for years to come. Looks great, you and your husband did a great job.

Comment by Jocelyn Barber on May 3, 2010 at 4:57pm: Thanks for the support you guys!!! This has been the hardest project we have ever done. I am really still a bit of a tom-boy but if you want to hear me scream like a little girl, send me in some ones crawl space or attic( anywhere with spiders). By pre-drilling the holes with the pocket jig, I was able to sit on top of the joists and with the help of the right angle clamp, screw my other support boards to them. Of course when someone had to go under the porch, it was my hubby most of the time!!

Comment by KregRep on May 3, 2010 at 8:26am: This project was featured on the Kreg Jig Facebook Fan Page!

Comment by KregRep on May 2, 2010 at 6:17pm: Wow, Jocelyn! An amazing transformation. Thanks for posting all of the great in-progress shots so we can see HOW it was done.

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