Key takeaways: HomeAdvisor reports that the average cost to screen in a 200-square-foot porch will run you between $2,000 and $2,800, but some professionals think that's way too low.

When you sat in the screened-in porch, you thought you were in your own private wildlife preserve. It was a magical place to read a book, relax or just have a conversation with a friend or soulmate.

When you think about creating a cozy atmosphere in your screened-in deck, classic comfort elements can truly make a difference. Incorporate comfortable chairs, like rocking chairs, and drape cozy ...

With a patio cover you can grill, dine, and enjoy the outdoors in spite of rain or intense sunlight. If you have an existing deck, porch, patio, or arbor, you can easily convert it to a screened ...

We asked three experts to provide some advice on how to choose between a deck, patio or a porch. Luke Olson, a senior associate with GTM Architects in Bethesda, Gary Lofdahl, an architect at ...

4. Bring in a Heat Source A portable heater can work wonders for a screened-in porch. Electric space heaters, propane patio heaters, or even infrared heaters are great options.

YEARS AGO, when I floated the idea of a screened-in porch to my opinionated, renovation-savvy friends, some thought it frivolous. One considered the plan old-fashioned. “I don’t get it,” she ...

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.