Porches featured in Farmer's book aren't all screened-in. Some are open-air. But being tastefully decorated and dripping with the homeowners' individuality is what they have in common. In a telephone ...

Question: The bugs in my back yard are driving me crazy. It's time for a screened enclosure. Can I build an economical screened enclosure using readily available materials? What are the merits of ...

Screening in your patio seems straightforward until you see the price quotes and complexity involved. These factors help you make the right choice.

It’s summertime, and many homeowners want the convenience of entertaining on their patio without worrying about insects and the elements. And when it comes to porch enclosures, options abound, each of ...

Screened porches get plenty of action in the fall, from serving as spots for a morning coffee or an evening cocktail to football watching. The spaces have an element of nostalgia as well. “My ...

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 ...

It’s a scorcher outside, and you can’t wait to cool off in your swimming pool – that is, until you spot leaves, moss and dirt floating in the blue water. Or maybe you want to give a nighttime poolside ...

When a hurricane or strong storm is coming, remove your screen panels. The more you remove, the better. Some contractors recommend removing all screening from the chair rail to the eave — in other ...

In a city where Craftsman bungalows are common, a value-enhancing move is to enclose the original porch or add a deck cover to extend seasonal use while increasing overall square footage of a house.