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 ...

Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

Most of us have spent a lot of time in our homes over the past two years and our living spaces filled multiple roles—school, work, gym, and a place to entertain. And whether it was a backyard party or ...

Taking on a DIY home project can be a rewarding quest — especially if it results in a room that the whole family can enjoy. Not only can you save thousands of dollars with a DIY project like Builders ...

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 project is a ...

Buffalo has renowned historic buildings, an interest in preserving them and a shortage of laborers skilled in the crafts required for building restoration projects. An acute need for training has been ...

After being gone for decades, screened porches are making a triumphant homecoming. Across the country, they’ve become a welcome addition to houses being built in new subdivisions and older homes in ...