You can add this screened-in porch to almost any house, but the attachment details may vary from what we show here. On most two-story houses, you won’t have to worry about tying into the roof, but you ...

It’s the roof that defines the feeling of shelter — a threshold between exposure and comfort, sky and hearth.

April Wilkerson builds a covered porch with clear roof panels for light and protection.

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 ...