Our guide explains the pros, cons and cost implication of both enclosed and open porches to make deciding between the two ...

This week we look at how to design a chic and warm front porch. A front porch—whether open or enclosed— has the kind of warm, simplistic charm that makes a house truly a home.

Enclosed porches often are viewed as easy, claimable space, though the likelihood of a proper foundation for enclosed space is slim. Think about the metamorphosis of most porches. Some start as a c… ...