Covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and retractable screens are becoming common upgrades in neighborhoods like Pine Valley, Aboite, Sycamore Hills, and Northwest Allen County.

If you live in Fort Wayne, you already know when mosquito season arrives. It usually starts in late spring, intensifies through summer, and peaks during warm humid evenings.

Drive through neighborhoods like Aboite, Pine Valley, Sycamore Hills and you’ll notice a pattern: more covered patios are being enclosed with screens.

From backyard patios in Aboite to custom outdoor living areas in Pine Valley and Leo-Cedarville, investing in comfort outside the home has become a priority.