When the weather is just right, the porch is a go-to spot for enjoying long chats with family and friends, drinking refreshing glasses of iced tea, or reading a good book. However, when bugs are ...

Ready to build the patio of your dreams? Before you grab the shovel, find out if you'll need a permit - or just a free ...

Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that’s way too low. One expert we ...

Outdoor living spaces featured some of the most popular home improvements of the last few years, and the trend isn’t likely to stop soon. But for homeowners, choosing how to extend their outdoor ...

With outdoor living spaces being in high demand, one thought homeowners sometimes miss is screening in their outdoor space. Protection from the elements or pests such as mosquitoes can be added to the ...

Dear James: I love to sit out by my flower garden, but the insects eat me alive. I would like to build a small screened porch. Is this beyond the skills of a novice do-it-yourselfer? Any tips? -- ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ready for a burst of rest and relaxation? We've gathered our 30 favorite screened-in porch ideas from the ...

The "outdoor room" gives you more fresh air and maybe fewer germs. In a recent post, I showed a new house designed by Tom Bassett-Dilley with screened porches, which you don't see very often anymore ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Screened porches are making a triumphant comeback. Across the country, they've become a welcome addition to houses being built in new subdivisions and older homes in established ...

Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for relaxation, meals and entertainment is at the top of home improvement ...