YEARS AGO, when I floated the idea of a screened-in porch to my opinionated, renovation-savvy friends, some thought it frivolous. One considered the plan old-fashioned. “I don’t get it,” she said. But ...

I get to witness her in her first corporate role and see her grow. I'm also learning to let go, while we also enter a new stage of our relationship. By 9 a.m., my daughter and I are in our "office," ...

Your screened-in porch is a summer sanctuary, but when winter rolls around, it can quickly become an unused, chilly space. The good news? With some simple upgrades ...

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 ...

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 ...

Backing to mature trees, this custom McLean craftsman delivers 4-levels of living space including a peaceful screened-in porch perfect for evening dinners with family or friends. Set away from main ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ready for a burst of rest and relaxation? We've gathered our 30 favorite screened-in porch ideas from the ...

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 ...

My favorite room in our house is damp, loud and blows hot and cold with the seasons. In truth, a screened porch barely qualifies as a room at all, which is exactly why I like it. It's the outdoors ...

I sat on my screened porch this morning early, when it was as cool as it is going to get. A squirrel made a hole in the screen last winter, coming in to get at a bag of birdseed I had sitting on a ...