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 ...

Want to expand your home living area? Learn how smart small enclosed porch ideas turn compact backyards into cozy retreats.

Enclosed porch conversions can be done to create many different types of use. The process can involve framing exterior walls and basically building the room structure under an existing porch roof. Or, ...

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.