Choosing a porch enclosure means balancing climate, comfort, and design, helping homeowners decide how much outdoor living ...

Had our existing deck rescreened and updated. The door was removed and replaced with sliding screens, which left a 3.5” high threshold which did not meet building code. The local building inspector ...

Q. 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 screened ...

When a hurricane or strong storm is coming, remove your screen panels. The more you remove, the better. Some contractors recommend removing all screening from the chair rail to the eave — in other ...

Q. 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 screened ...

BROOKINGS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Larson Manufacturing today announced growing consumer interest in its recently introduced Scenix porch windows with Screen Away ® retractable screens. As homeowners ...

Porches featured in Farmer's book aren't all screened-in. Some are open-air. But being tastefully decorated and dripping with the homeowners' individuality is what they have in common. In a telephone ...

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 ...

In a city where Craftsman bungalows are common, a value-enhancing move is to enclose the original porch or add a deck cover to extend seasonal use while increasing overall square footage of a house.