"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So you want to add a screened-in porch to your property to have a light-filled, breezy, bug-free place to ...

SAN ANTONIO — Interior designers have preached this for years because it's true: a home's entry sets the tone for the rest of the house. It's the first thing guests see, and it sets their expectations ...

A welcoming front porch is essential to laid-back summer living, which is all about spending time outdoors to bask in the lovely weather and gentle breezes. The front porch is also a great spot to ...

Your front porch is basically the handshake of your home. It sets expectations before anyone crosses your threshold. Yet so ...

When clients come to us looking to enhance curb appeal, we often recommend a front porch addition or upgrade. A front porch can do wonders for the look and feel of a house. In addition to helping ...

Though construction costs vary depending on size, features and materials, architects and builders say a good estimate is roughly $70 per square foot. So, a basic 8-by-10-foot porch (80 square feet, ...

I wasn't thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new house, I couldn't help but love it, too. I adored the old-fashioned charm, including a winding staircase, a big fireplace, ...

When I was 10, my dad fell in love with a charming 1930s house with a big front porch. He simply had to call it home. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new ...