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 ...

Q. I have a wood deck that receives intense sunshine during the middle and late part of the afternoon. Mosquitoes and flies that call my back yard home also pester us constantly when we are on the ...

In the early days of the pandemic—back when many people were only leaving their homes when it was absolutely necessary—having any type of outdoor space made a big difference, and helped people feel ...

Stifling summer heat and pesky bugs persuaded Kim Hitchcock to rework her Decatur, Ga., deck into a covered screen porch. Her deck was only a few years old, so she made plans to bolster the foundation ...