Q: I have a good-size patio in the back yard, and I would like to convert a portion of it into a screened porch. Other than buying an expensive kit, how can I build a simple one myself? A: You and ...

If you prefer to make your own custom fit panels, Screen Tight Co. offers simple screening kits. To give your screened porch a professional look, try to match the style and slope of the roof to ...

Install vinyl or acrylic panels. If you want to take things to the next level—both in terms of cost and effort—you can install vinyl or acrylic panels on the walls of your screened-in porch.