Measuring your roof's pitch isn't as daunting as you might think. The pitch, or slope, of a roof is expressed as the distance a roof rises vertically over a 12-inch horizontal distance. So a roof...
Most people remodel because their home no longer fits their needs. They like the location but need more--or a different--living space. Fluid architecture hinges (pardon the pun) on walls that...
Tensioning existing roller door. You may need to tension your roller door if it doesn't stay open wanting to drop down all the time. You may find that your remote door is not starting off properly...
The details of designing and planning a second home can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider, especially when you are designing a seasonal home. Whether it's a home...
With a few basic building materials, you can build a great small platform for camping, a place to pitch a tent without worrying about what's on the ground (also flood proof). A camping platform...
Every kid loves a tree house and wants one in the backyard. Even families without a tree large enough to accommodate a tree house can purchase free standing tree house kits. Whether in a tree,...
Constructing a gas fire pit is a fun and rewarding project to undertake. Fire pits come in a variety of materials such as brick, metal and stone. Creating a fire pit for warmth or cooking adds...
A garden shed is something very nice to have to store all those loose shovels, rakes, potting soil and everything else you have laying around without a home. The problem is finding someone to...
Transition from living in a house to living in an apartment can be difficult, especially if you've lived in a house for a long time or have never lived in an apartment or you are moving into a...
A modular home is built in pieces inside a factory and transported to a site for assembly. These homes are typically less expensive, stronger and more energy efficient than traditionally built...
The geodesic dome is one of the strongest manmade structures known. It is the only type of structure, in fact, that increases its strength proportionally as it increases in size. Architects and...
Whether you are building a mailbox to match a new house, or replacing an existing mailbox, you can incorporate the standard tunnel-shaped container into a curbside creation of your own. Follow...
A crawl space is defined as a narrow space, usually less than four feet high, that gives workers access to plumbing or electrical systems. A common type of crawl space is one that takes the place...
Having a shelter while ice fishing is a necessity, and greatly adds to the enjoyment of the whole experience. Having an ice shanty that provides the needed shelter yet folds up for easy transport...
Visit a log home show to learn more about log and timber frame homes. Meet a variety of manufactures under one roof, and compare and contrast the products available. Purchase furniture, obtain...
The stilt house is a traditional style of building that you'll see in countries like Indonesia and New Guinea where dry land is at a premium. The stilt house will stay dry no matter how damp the...
Green homes are environmentally friendly, energy efficient homes. Most would not be easily recognized just by looking at the exterior or touring the inside. What makes green homes so different are...
Batter boards are the starting block for your home or building so that all of your walls will be square. If your batter boards are not square or level, it will throw your whole foundation off. Use...
There are some important differences between regular home construction and building a duplex. While maximizing space is one benefit to building this way, it also increases the land development use...
If you are considering building a new home, creating the appropriate design is the first of many decisions to make. It only requires your dreams and ideals, and a little forethought to design your...
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