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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that’s way too low. One expert we ...