Ah, the good ol’ summer porch. It’s not just for summer anymore. But upgrading your porch to make it suitable for all seasons (or even just some seasons) comes with a cost. Simply screening in an ...

Q. I have an existing patio at my home that I'd like to enclose with screening and a roof. The rear wall of my house is irregular, the roof is at different heights and one corner of the patio abuts an ...

Enclosed porches often are viewed as easy, claimable space, though the likelihood of a proper foundation for enclosed space is slim. Think about the metamorphosis of most porches. Some start as a ...

Everyone looks forward to some special aspect of spring's arrival, whether it's seeing colorful bulbs burst into bloom, packing away the snow shovel or dusting off boxes of Easter decorations. For ...

QUESTION: We would like to enclose our screened porch to add an additional room to our home. We live in an area where the summers are hot and humid. The room will get a lot of direct sun in the late ...

A popular Italian restaurant soon may enclose its outdoor seating area. Piatto Italian Regional Cuisine, 22 W. Pomfret St., has offered diners the chance to sit outside at one of six tables on the ...