A screened-in porch is a great space to relax and entertain guests in your home. Here's how to build one that's actually affordable.

When screening in a porch, some may opt to build their own panels. McCoy says it's important to select a wood that is insect - and weather-resistant, such as redwood, cedar, or treated lumber.

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.

Think of a front porch as an extra interior room, and you can start to envision how you'd like it to set it up.

Screened porches are healthy There is another health concern that is worrying people now: the pandemic. Kyle and Paige Faulkner, who build screened porches, write on their blog: ...

Q. I’m building two things this summer but can’t figure out how to get started. One is a deck that’s going to rest on concrete piers that will be buried in the ground. The other ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Screened porches are making a triumphant comeback. Across the country, they've become a welcome addition to houses being built in new subdivisions and older homes in ...

Before air conditioning became widely available, screened porches were the sought-after place to escape summer heat. Ceiling fans circulated cooler air, wicker and wrought-iron furniture with plump… ...

John Barrett, owner of Archadeck, a building company in Laytonsville, Md., says screened porches have been “the most significant part of [our] business” in recent years.

Baton Rouge home owners and builders reflect on what makes a great screened-in porch and how many different purposes screened-in porches share.

How Much Does a Screened-In Porch or Deck Cost? When looking at average costs online, you may get excited at the prospect of a low-cost project — HomeAdvisor reports the average cost to screen ...