The porch and patio are signature design features of Southern house plans. They're the perfect spot for entertaining, lounging with a book, and cooling off with a glass of sweet tea. In the South, the ...

If you're daydreaming about building a new home, we expect your visions include a wrap-around porch. After all, a porch isn't just a place for the mail carrier to deliver packages, but an extension of ...

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 ...

With rising real estate costs, many people are getting priced out of purchasing a traditional home. In addition to offering a more affordable housing solution, tiny houses come with a number of other ...