Staple No. 15 building paper to the remainder of the porch roof, starting at the bottom and working up. Overlap each row 3 in. onto the one below. Install shingles to match the house.

Building an unattached porch is similar in concept to building a deck. In fact, you start with a basic deck design and then add screened sides and a roof. Add a screen door and it is completed.

Q. I’m building two things this summer but can’t figure out how to get started. One is a deck that’s going to rest on concrete piers that will be buried in the ground. The other ...

When the weather is just right, the porch is a go-to spot for enjoying long chats with family and friends, drinking refreshing glasses of iced tea, or reading a good book. However, when bugs are ...

You can DIY a screened-in porch with the right skills and experience. DIY kits cost about $1,100 on average. These include all screens, posts, ...

A screened-in porch or deck comes with more options — and possibly a larger budget — than you may expect. Here’s what you need to know about the cost of a screened-in porch or deck. [ 14 ...

When I started building decks, about 60% of my customers were still using traditional cedar decking. ... If you want to be creative or build a privacy screen, ...