Perfect view: The screening extends to the ceiling to maximize natural light and increase the view to the wooded lot behind the house. “It’s almost panoramic,” Hitchcock says.

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Before air conditioning became widely available, screened porches were the sought-after place to escape summer heat. Ceiling fans circulated cooler air, wicker and wrought-iron furniture with plump… ...

But porches fully enclosed in glass are pretty pricey, so many opted to install a screened-in porch instead. Depending on where you live, though, your screened-in porch can’t be used year-round.