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 ...

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Porches are an extension of the home. In the summer, a porch can be the perfect spot to sip morning coffee, and in the fall, it's a place to host game nights and watch movies. But when the winter ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fall is a great season for a screened porch. Spring is equally a wonderful time of year for a porch, and even summer can be enjoyable. Why are screened porches so appealing? A ...

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 ...

The old-fashioned screened porch is taking on a new look in many new homes. The rustic outdoor sitting area that once anchored the front of grandma’s old four-square has evolved into a much fancier ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After being gone for decades, screened porches are making a triumphant homecoming. Across the country, they’ve become a welcome addition to houses being built in new subdivisions ...