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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for ...

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. I have a wood deck that receives intense sunshine during the middle and late part of the afternoon. Mosquitoes and flies that call my back yard home also pester us constantly when we are on the ...

With outdoor living spaces being in high demand, one thought homeowners sometimes miss is screening in their outdoor space. Protection from the elements or pests such as mosquitoes can be added to the ...

Are you thinking of hiring a deck builder to build a new porch or deck for your house? While it could be a good investment, it might not be the most effective expenditure. If you need to landscape ...

The "outdoor room" gives you more fresh air and maybe fewer germs. In a recent post, I showed a new house designed by Tom Bassett-Dilley with screened porches, which you don't see very often anymore ...

Do you have a front porch you'd like to use a lot more but don't because it lacks privacy? You're in luck: There's an easy and affordable solution that doesn't require hiring a contractor or spending ...