Winter is a funny time to be blogging about porches, eh? You know, maybe not. For people who have enclosed porches, winter is a perfectly fine time to cozy up in the semi-outdoors. A favorite old ...

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 ...

If you don’t want to enclose your patio with a proper roof and sides (a cool, but costly exercise), consider erecting a detached pergola. There are so many inspiring design ideas online and you can ...

Dreaming of cozy bonfires and starlit holiday parties? You might be tempted to pour a concrete patio in winter, but the ...