If you remember the pre-AC world, you've likely enjoyed this cool way to beat the summer heat.

On sweltering summer days, you might be tempted to stay inside and enjoy the air conditioning. However, there are ways to bask in the great outdoors without sweating up a storm—like sleeping porches.

Nothing screams "Southern hospitality" like a wrap-around porch, complete with a swing and a garden. Here's why homes in the ...

The sort of indoor-outdoor architectural integration so valued today was once a matter of course for those in the warmer parts of the United States, where summertime temperatures dictated a number of ...

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 ...

I wasn't thrilled with the idea of moving, but once we got settled in the new house, I couldn't help but love it, too. I adored the old-fashioned charm, including a winding staircase, a big fireplace, ...

A screened-in porch delivers on serenity and curiosity, whether porch-sitters are watching birds, flowers or the neighbors. For many, a cup of coffee on a screened-in porch hearkens back to a slower ...