Spring pollen is hard to avoid in Georgia. It settles on porches, patios, furniture, cars, walkways and just about every other outdoor surface. That naturally raises a question for homeowners considering retractable screens: can screening help reduce pollen? The answer is yes, to a degree. Screens can reduce some windblown…

There’s something magical about dining outdoors. The way the breeze carries the scent of blooming flowers, the soft rustling of leaves in the background, and the warm glow of the setting sun can turn an ordinary meal into something special. But then there are the uninvited guests—those tiny, buzzing insects…