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 ...

While you can buy fancy privacy shades, screens, and shutters for your porch or gazebo, it's easy to take old shutters 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 ...

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? -- ...

Dear Jim: We enjoy spending time outdoors on our patio, but the insects are bad. There is a nice breeze out there, and we have to air-condition the house less. What are my options for installing a ...

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 ...