Outdoor living spaces featured some of the most popular home improvements of the last few years, and the trend isn’t likely to stop soon. But for homeowners, choosing how to extend their outdoor ...

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 ...

Outdoor living is a must for many homebuyers today. For homeowners planning to stay put, perfecting the yard, patio or porch for relaxation, meals and entertainment is at the top of home improvement ...

“The thing that everyone wants since Covid,” says Anthony Wilder, “is a screened porch, a puppy, and maybe a pool.” The architect checked at least one of those boxes for clients in Bethesda who sought ...

Two summers ago, Tom Macina and fellow residents of his six-flat condominium building in Lincoln Park began wondering if it was time to replace their decades-old back porch. “The wood was rotting, the ...

A screened-in porch delivers on serenity and curiosity, whether porch-sitters are watching birds, flowers or the neighbors. For many, a cup of coffee on a screened-in porch hearkens back to a slower ...

For those homeowners looking to add to their livable square footage without costly additions, porches and deck upgrades add more function and charm. Adding charm to a home, these outdoor living areas ...