A spacious screen porch addition to a Mediterranean-style home in Vienna has won a national Contractor of the Year Award for Sun Design Remodeling. The indoor/outdoor solution was judged the nation's ...

Q: I have a good-size patio in the back yard, and I would like to convert a portion of it into a screened porch. Other than buying an expensive kit, how can I build a simple one myself? A: You and ...

Most of us have spent a lot of time in our homes over the past two years and our living spaces filled multiple roles—school, work, gym, and a place to entertain. And whether it was a backyard party or ...

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 ...

Though construction costs vary depending on size, features and materials, architects and builders say a good estimate is roughly $70 per square foot. So, a basic 8-by-10-foot porch (80 square feet, ...

HONEYMOON ALL OVER AGAIN: How does a long-married couple keep their honeymoon spirit alive? For Jim and Virginia Olander, the trick was adding a screen porch to the master bedroom suite at the back of ...

To take her screened-in porch from basic to boho chic, @debvdesignsandhome added a colorful rug, textured pillows and natural accents to the chairs and light fixture. But the star of the show is the ...

We have entered the season for seriously planning your home's outdoor spaces, and it’s time to assess the local trends. For starters, the days of the minimal backyard footprint are gone in Fairfax ...

The challenge: Homeowners Hugh and Melissa Cullen wanted an enclosed, outdoors-oriented space off their family room where they could relax and entertain friends. "When we sat on the patio, we were ...