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 ...

Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here at Country Living we’re all about slowing down to savor life’s little moments. For us, there’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ready for a burst of rest and relaxation? We've gathered our 30 favorite screened-in porch ideas from the ...

Are you thinking of hiring a deck builder to build a new porch or deck for your house? While it could be a good investment, it might not be the most effective expenditure. If you need to landscape ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After being gone for decades, screened porches are making a triumphant homecoming. Across the country, they’ve become a welcome addition to houses being built in new subdivisions ...

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 ...

A front porch can be a comfortable outdoor room, and it also does an important job of protecting the front door from the weather. (Dreamstime) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: The house I grew up in had a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As Country Living’s Senior Homes & Style Editor, I’ve spent a lot of time looking at and thinking about ...