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 ...

Most of us have spent a lot of time in our homes over the past two years and our living spaces filled multiple roles—school, work, gym, and a place to entertain. And whether it was a backyard party or ...

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Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

Choosing a porch enclosure means balancing climate, comfort, and design, helping homeowners decide how much outdoor living ...

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? -- ...

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 ...

YEARS AGO, when I floated the idea of a screened-in porch to my opinionated, renovation-savvy friends, some thought it frivolous. One considered the plan old-fashioned. “I don’t get it,” she said. But ...

Why Screened Porches Are Becoming Essential for Outdoor Living in North Carolina Greensboro, United States - February ...