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Screened In Porch Addition: What Actually Impacts Comfort, Light, and How the Space Gets Used

By |2026-04-29T14:19:40-07:00April 29th, 2026|Happy Home Blog|

Screened In Porch Addition: What Actually Impacts Comfort, Light, and How the Space Gets Used A screened in porch addition creates a space that sits between indoors and outdoors. It can bring in light, airflow, and views while still offering protection from heat, insects, and weather. When it is designed intentionally, it becomes part of

Outdoor Kitchens: Adding to the Basics

By |2011-11-30T16:23:17-08:00November 30th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Begin your outdoor kitchen by creating cooking and food prep areas. With these elements plus an outdoor seating or dining area, you’re all set to enjoy a meal in the outdoors. Here are some other things you might consider adding to your outdoor kitchen to expand its usefulness!

Outdoor Kitchens: Start with the Basics

By |2011-11-29T16:41:15-08:00November 29th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

An outdoor kitchen is a great addition to your home. In the summer months, cooking outdoors allows you to decrease extra cooling loads on your air conditioning that comes from heat created in your kitchen (from turning on the oven, etc). Outdoor kitchens also provide a great transitions space that connects you and your home to your surrounding environment. Outdoor kitchens can be as useful and unique as their indoor counterparts—it’s all up to what you choose to include in the design!

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