Your screened-in porch is a summer sanctuary, but when winter rolls around, it can quickly become an unused, chilly space. The good news? With some simple upgrades ...

Porches are an extension of the home. In the summer, a porch can be the perfect spot to sip morning coffee, and in the fall, it's a place to host game nights and watch movies. But when the winter ...

In the early days of the pandemic—back when many people were only leaving their homes when it was absolutely necessary—having any type of outdoor space made a big difference, and helped people feel ...

Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add color—it also acts as a barrier for moisture and ...

YEARS AGO, when I floated the idea of a screened-in porch to my opinionated, renovation-savvy friends, some thought it frivolous. One considered the plan old-fashioned. “I don’t get it,” she said. But ...

Fall is a great season for a screened porch, a bug-free, fresh-air-yet-dry space to enjoy anything from dinner with friends to a quiet place for coffee while reading the newspaper. After a busy day ...

Q: In an effort to chase the sun in my shady property, I've planted various trees in large pots. For example, one pot has a little Japanese maple and another has a dwarf sumac. What do I do with these ...