Q: I have a good-size patio in the back yard, and I would like to convert a portion of it into a screened porch. Other than buying an expensive kit, how can I build a simple one myself? A: You and ...

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 ...

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 ...

“The thing that everyone wants since Covid,” says Anthony Wilder, “is a screened porch, a puppy, and maybe a pool.” The architect checked at least one of those boxes for clients in Bethesda who sought ...

A spacious screen porch addition to a Mediterranean-style home in Vienna has won a national Contractor of the Year Award for Sun Design Remodeling. The indoor/outdoor solution was judged the nation's ...

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 ...

SAN ANTONIO — Interior designers have preached this for years because it's true: a home's entry sets the tone for the rest of the house. It's the first thing guests see, and it sets their expectations ...

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 ...

During the summer, there's nothing nicer than having an outdoor space perfect for spending your days relaxing. In some places, that's almost impossible, unfortunately. Thanks to annoying insects or ...