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 ...

Q: We enjoy spending time outdoors on our patio, but the insects are bad. There is a nice breeze out there. What are my options for installing a screened patio room? A: You mentioned only a screened ...

Taking on a DIY home project can be a rewarding quest — especially if it results in a room that the whole family can enjoy. Not only can you save thousands of dollars with a DIY project like Builders ...

Q. I have an existing patio at my home that I'd like to enclose with screening and a roof. The rear wall of my house is irregular, the roof is at different heights and one corner of the patio abuts an ...

There's nothing quite like unwinding on your patio after a long day. You can take a break from being cooped up indoors and sit back with a lovely glass of wine or a fragrant cup of tea, bringing you a ...

A screened porch just might be the perfect marriage of indoors and out. There you sit (or lie or swing). Rain and bugs can’t get to you. But—who was the genius who came up with this?—you’re gloriously ...

“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 ...