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 ...

Porches featured in Farmer's book aren't all screened-in. Some are open-air. But being tastefully decorated and dripping with the homeowners' individuality is what they have in common. In a telephone ...

There's a style of porch roof for everyone, no matter your design style or the look of your home's exterior. The key is to choose an option that complements your home's architectural style and ...

Q. I’d like a modest screened porch on the back of my house, which has a walkout basement and a slight overhang, similar to the front of a garrison. Is this a job to hand over to a good contractor, or ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Screened porches get plenty of action in the fall, from serving as spots for a morning coffee or an evening cocktail to football watching. The spaces have an element of nostalgia as well. “My ...

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 ...

A screened-in porch delivers on serenity and curiosity, whether porch-sitters are watching birds, flowers or the neighbors. For many, a cup of coffee on a screened-in porch hearkens back to a slower ...