Keeping mosquitoes and pollen out while letting breezes through, screens can make all the difference on a porch. But do you go for a fully retractable or removable option, vinyl panels that roll down or screens that stay up year-round? See the choices designers made for the five screened porches below, based on climate, style and homeowner preference, and then let us know in the Comments how you’ve set up your own screened porch — or hope to someday.

The sun-filled days of summer are gradually drawing to a close, meaning September and all its earthy tones are growing ever closer. While to some, it may be a little early to think about fall color schemes, Benjamin Moore is ahead of the color trend curve, releasing three lookbooks inspired by the hottest autumnal hues set to dominate in 2026.

Dennis Hammett is the right agent for you! From the very beginning, Dennis provided excellent market analysis, thoughtful recommendations, and insightful do’s and don’ts to help us prepare our home for sale. He also has a great network of qualified professionals for staging, painting, cleaning, and photography/videography to ensure your home is presented at its very best. Our home went on the market right on schedule and sold in just one day! Throughout the entire transaction, Dennis represented us in a way that made us feel like he was selling his own home. He is a skilled negotiator, understands the contracting process, and is a highly effective closer. Dennis made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent!

P. O'Keeffe & F. Perez, Kihei HI