When the weather is just right, the porch is a go-to spot for enjoying long chats with family and friends, drinking refreshing glasses of iced tea, or reading a good book. However, when bugs are ...

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 ...

Q. I have an existing patio at my home that I'd like to enclose with screening and a roof. The rear wall of my house is irregular, the roof is at different heights and one corner of the patio abuts an ...

Outdoor living spaces featured some of the most popular home improvements of the last few years, and the trend isn’t likely to stop soon. But for homeowners, choosing how to extend their outdoor ...

With outdoor living spaces being in high demand, one thought homeowners sometimes miss is screening in their outdoor space. Protection from the elements or pests such as mosquitoes can be added to the ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...