If you prefer to make your own custom-fit panels, Screen Tight Co. (800-768-7325) offers simple screening kits. Send your questions to Here's How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or ...

When you sat in the screened-in porch, you thought you were in your own private wildlife preserve. It was a magical place to read a book, relax or just have a conversation with a friend or soulmate.

For simple plans for a freestanding screened porch and suppliers of Velcro screens, please send $3 to the above address. Ask for Builder Bulletin No. 407. Want to talk to Tim?