Two summers ago, Tom Macina and fellow residents of his six-flat condominium building in Lincoln Park began wondering if it was time to replace their decades-old back porch. “The wood was rotting, the ...

Dear James: The mosquitoes are really annoyed by my flower beds, so I want to build a screened porch. Do you have any design and construction DIY tips? — Brandon P. Dear Brandon: Early evening is when ...

Why Albin Homeowners Are Choosing Covered and Screened Porches for Year-Round Comfort Winchester, United States – January 19, ...

A deck or porch is considered by the NYC Department of Buildings as a raised floor, supported by structural framing above the surrounding ground at or below the level of the first story of a house.

If you're a homeowner with nothing special outside your back door, you've probably felt the pang of patio or deck envy. You go to a friend's house, and he has an incredible layout in his backyard.

You spent thousands on a beautiful composite deck in 2025, complete with a modular sectional, string lights, and potted ...