In this article,Jeremy Kassel details the process of converting an existing porch into a mudroom. The porch, initially about 60 sq. ft., lacked proper insulation, had single-pane windows, and a storm door in place of a proper entry door. The goal was to transform it into a semi-conditioned mudroom with a utility area for laundry and space for storing items like boots, jackets, hats, and gloves.

Our enclosed porch off the back of our house was an absolute disaster. But some paint, a small budget, and a little creativity and this makeover is...

Even small mudroom ideas can be as functional as they are stylish.

We live in the land of sugar sand. Sand so fine that it’s almost impossible to keep from tracking it indoors. After we bought our house, we found that we were having to vacuum the kitchen — (which was the room we entered from the back door) – every few days. That got really …