Are you comparing an enclosed vs open porch? Getting this aspect of your home's design right will have an enormous effect not only on its overall appearance, but the porch ideas you opt for will also ...

Winter is a funny time to be blogging about porches, eh? You know, maybe not. For people who have enclosed porches, winter is a perfectly fine time to cozy up in the semi-outdoors. A favorite old ...

Enclosed porches often are viewed as easy, claimable space, though the likelihood of a proper foundation for enclosed space is slim. Think about the metamorphosis of most porches. Some start as a ...

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 ...

We recently installed French doors leading to an enclosed porch that serves year-round as a space for relaxation and casual dining. We’re thinking of refurnishing the porch, which has plain wood ...

During the past four years, renovations made to this brick ranch included bathrooms, flooring, trim, lighting and interior doors. A full, finished basement adds to the potential living space options ...