Find out how to cut a Birdsmouth joint and how to fix roofing rafters and joists in traditional roofing methods
See how this DIY team installs a new metal roof to replace old modified bitumen roof. The installation took two and half days and saved $18K!
If you're framing a gable roof on a new house, or building a shed or even a doghouse with a gable roof, you'll need to cut a number of roof rafters. The roof rafters provide integral structural support to the roof. Before you cut your...
Learn how to build a DIY playhouse. This week we have all the details for how to roof the outdoor playhouse with corrugated roofing panels.
Use our roof pitch calculator to find the pitch, slope, degrees, and rise over run of a roof. Plus, learn four methods to measure pitch.
What is a drip edge? Do you need it, and can you install drip edge yourself? Get everything you need to know and see how easy it is to do it yourself!
If you are anything like me, you love being outdoors. I've shared before how our historic home did not come with a porch so we built a patio and added a pergola in order to have an outdoor space. Last month, I gave my patio a refresh by painting the floor and making over the
Do you want to know about how to add a porch roof to an existing roof? Find the eight simple steps in this article.
Broken or missing shingles and roof leaks can be a real problem for homeowners. See how easy it is to make a shingle roof water leak repair yourself.
This is our Ultimate Roof & Rafter Guide for people designing and building an off grid cabin or tiny home. Discover the pros and cons to multiple roof designs. Learn the #1 rafter design that will guarantee your roof that is safe and strong for years to come.
Building shed roof trusses might seem to be a complicated task, however, if you follow the steps mentioned in our guideline you will have rock-solid trusses
If your roof leaks in heavy rain or you need an emergency roof leak repair, you need to know what you're doing. Check out this complete guide.
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In this DIY guide we take a look at the types of roof trusses and joist, what causes them to fail and how you can repair any damage
Our pros show you how to do it right—and save thousands!
If you are anything like me, you love being outdoors. I've shared before how our historic home did not come with a porch so we built a patio and added a pergola in order to have an outdoor space. Last month, I gave my patio a refresh by painting the floor and making over the
I love the pergola in my backyard. I like the light that the open ceiling provides. But I don't like getting rained on when I'm under it. So I found a
Sharing how to make a treehouse roof. We are framing the treehouse and sharing all the fun for the DIY Backyard Playhouse. Below are the long awaited
Our pros show you how to do it right—and save thousands!
If you have an outdoor structure, consider adding a roof to make it more of an outdoor living area you can use year-round.
Condensation can have corrosive effects on equipment and livestock. Here are some tips on how to prevent condensation under a metal roof.
