Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that’s way too low. One expert we ...

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 ...

correctionA previous version of this report misstated Gary Lofdahl's title and company. He is an architect with Wilder Design/Build, not head of business development for WilderWorks. The report has ...

A plain entryway gets a stunning makeover with this DIY gable porch roof build adding character, protection, and serious curb appeal. This video includes a full step-by-step guide and free plans to ...

I’ve got water leaking and infiltrating the underside of my front porch. My house is about 10 years old. The porch has a roof over it with a decent overhang, but the floor system is regular wood ...

Dear James: I love to sit out by my flower garden, but the insects eat me alive. I would like to build a small screened porch. Is this beyond the skills of a novice do-it-yourselfer? Any tips? -- ...

Hi! I'm Alexa, author of the blog TheDuvallHomestead.com where I write about farm to table eating and homemade natural living. 15 years ago I started learning how to cook real food with real ...

A deck or porch is considered by the NYC Department of Buildings as a raised floor, supported by structural framing above the surrounding ground at or below the level of the first story of a house.