The cost of installing a lanai can vary depending on the scale of the project, but generally you should expect to spend a pretty penny on building one. Regular cleaning and maintenance ...

Like decks, verandas and porches, the exact definition of a lanai has evolved over the years ... lanais always share at least one wall with a building. Lanais are always at the same elevation ...

According to Dr. Nat Bletter, an ethnobotanist based in Honolulu, your lanai or even a few pots on a balcony can become a thriving food forest with the right know-how and a little attention.