Ah, the good ol’ summer porch. It’s not just for summer anymore. But upgrading your porch to make it suitable for all seasons (or even just some seasons) comes with a cost. Simply screening in an ...

In a city where Craftsman bungalows are common, a value-enhancing move is to enclose the original porch or add a deck cover to extend seasonal use while increasing overall square footage of a house.

My husband and I are thinking of enclosing our porch so that we can have more interior living space. The original roof covers the existing space, which measures about 20 feet wide by 12 feet deep.

Q. I have an existing patio at my home that I'd like to enclose with screening and a roof. The rear wall of my house is irregular, the roof is at different heights and one corner of the patio abuts an ...

A front porch is one of the most visible parts of your home and makes an important first impression. As a result, its features can greatly add or detract from the value of your property, whether it’s ...