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 ...

Taking on a DIY home project can be a rewarding quest — especially if it results in a room that the whole family can enjoy.

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 ...

"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 ...

“The thing that everyone wants since Covid,” says Anthony Wilder, “is a screened porch, a puppy, and maybe a pool.” The architect checked at least one of those boxes for clients in Bethesda who sought ...

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 ...

It’s summertime, and many homeowners want the convenience of entertaining on their patio without worrying about insects and the elements. And when it comes to porch enclosures, options abound, each of ...

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 ...