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 ...

Your screened-in porch is a summer sanctuary, but when winter rolls around, it can quickly become an unused, chilly space. The good news? With some simple upgrades ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your screened porch is starting to look like a spooky cabin, we don't judge. Porch screens can get very dirty if you live ...

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 ...

We have entered the season for seriously planning your home's outdoor spaces, and it’s time to assess the local trends. For starters, the days of the minimal backyard footprint are gone in Fairfax ...

Q: In an effort to chase the sun in my shady property, I've planted various trees in large pots. For example, one pot has a little Japanese maple and another has a dwarf sumac. What do I do with these ...