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 ...

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 ...

Black and white checkered tiles look great indoors (see: this bathroom, this kitchen, and this other kitchen for proof), but they can elevate outdoor spaces, too. Hello, bistro-inspired balconies and ...

We have entered the season for seriously planning your home's outdoor spaces, and it’s time to assess the local trends. For starters, the days of the minimal backyard footprint are gone in Fairfax ...

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 ...

AS WITH most home-improvement projects, the decision to build or screen in a porch or patio is just the beginning of the decisions you have to make. They can be as basic as what kind of screening to ...

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 ...

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 ...