When screening in a porch, some may opt to build their own panels. McCoy says it's important to select a wood that is insect - and weather-resistant, such as redwood, cedar, or treated lumber.

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.

Building a simple square or rectangular screened porch is certainly not beyond the skills of a typical do-it-yourselfer. The less experienced you are, the longer it will take to build.

ASK THE BUILDER | It’s essential to install a properly flashed poured-concrete porch floor that rests on masonry foundation walls on all sides.

Airy screened in porches, once a relic of early 20th-century architecture, are newly desired in our germy era. Here’s how one came together.

Johnson has a fine new porch on the fine old house the district provides for him at the Churchill Woods Forest Preserve near Glen Ellyn. District employees helped build it with district funds and ...

How Much Does a Screened-In Porch or Deck Cost? When looking at average costs online, you may get excited at the prospect of a low-cost project — HomeAdvisor reports the average cost to screen ...