When the weather is just right, the porch is a go-to spot for enjoying long chats with family and friends, drinking refreshing glasses of iced tea, or reading a good book. However, when bugs are ...

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Dear Brandon: Early evening is when many flowers are most fragrant, but that is also the same time that mosquitoes get very hungry. The same scents that you enjoy also attract mosquitoes and other ...

It’s summertime, and many homeowners want the convenience of entertaining on their patio without worrying about insects and the elements. And when it comes to porch enclosures, options abound, each of ...

Screened porches have become a must-have for homeowners who appreciate the serenity of the outdoors but wish to stay safeguarded against pesky insects and unpredictable weather conditions. These ...

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 ...

YEARS AGO, when I floated the idea of a screened-in porch to my opinionated, renovation-savvy friends, some thought it frivolous. One considered the plan old-fashioned. “I don’t get it,” she said. But ...