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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Porch screens can get very dirty from dirt, dust cobwebs, leaves, sticks, and more. This is how to clean porch screens so you ...

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 ...

In the early days of the pandemic—back when many people were only leaving their homes when it was absolutely necessary—having any type of outdoor space made a big difference, and helped people feel ...

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 ...

Cleaning experts explain how to clean pollen off a porch to help reduce allergy symptoms and restore your porch to pristine condition ...