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 ...

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 ...

Tackling the challenge of an uneven screened porch? Learn how to properly frame it with this detailed step-by-step guide. We’ll walk you through the process to ensure a solid, level foundation for ...

As summer temperatures soar and our bodies break into sweat, we seek shelter indoors, where we’re protected from bugs and heat. But even on the hottest day, we should not disregard the porch. Screened ...

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 ...

A screened-in porch delivers on serenity and curiosity, whether porch-sitters are watching birds, flowers or the neighbors. For many, a cup of coffee on a screened-in porch hearkens back to a slower ...