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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Picture yourself lounging on your cozy screened porch on a warm summer evening with a book in hand and a refreshing drink in another. The ...

The old-fashioned screened porch is taking on a new look in many new homes. The rustic outdoor sitting area that once anchored the front of grandma’s old four-square has evolved into a much fancier ...

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 ...

Screened porches have become a must-have for homeowners who appreciate the serenity of the outdoors but wish to stay safeguarded against pesky insects and unpredictable weather conditions. These ...

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 ...

Melissa and Dan Hampton recently added a 13-by-16-foot screened porch to their Alexandria home. They want to create a comfortable lounge space where they can read, relax, sleep or do crossword puzzles ...

If you've never considered adding curtains to your front porch, we're here to share inspiration as to why you may should consider adding them to your porch. Whether you have a wraparound porch, a ...

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 ...