Home Additions

Adding a garage to your home can help increase its value as well as providing you with much needed extra space. While the traditional use for a garage has been as a place to park your car, people...

The trusses on a shed are one of the most important pieces to design. They consist of two rafters, which will hold up the roof of the structure. After they are finished, the trusses are lifted and...

When building a children's playhouse, it needs to be a safe structure. You want it to be as sturdy and secure as your own home. You should follow the same procedure for building any other house,...

A carport will add shade and protection from the weather for your valuable vehicles. A carport is at first glance a large and difficult project, but the skills required are basic, and don't...

Building a gable roof over your existing deck will make it more comfortable, providing shade and shelter from the rain. The gable design of the roof will also allow for excellent rain and snow...

A shed-style roof, also known as a gable roof, is an easy project for anyone with average do-it-yourself skills can build one of these roofs. Follow the steps below and you can do it too.

Many homeowners purchase backyard sheds to free up space in their homes and garages. Building one of these simple sheds yourself will save you money and allow you to customize it.

This article will give you a complete walk through of the construction that goes into building a detached garage on a slope.

Improve the look and curb appeal of your House, by breaking up the roof line and adding a Dormer. A Dormer will allow natural light into your Attic. And, be an ideal addition, if converting it...

Having enough storage is an issue that concerns many home-owners. Rather than build a more expensive addition, many homeowners opt to go the less expensive route of building a shed. It is possible...

A two-in-one shed is a versatile building. It has an open section you can use as a workshop area or storage for something that needs to be readily accessible, such as firewood during winter....