Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Attaching a Patio Roof to a House Installing a LedgerA house-attached patio roof takes advantage of the house's structure by supporting one end of the roof on a ledger mounted horizontally to the house...
Bracing Posts & Beams Some codes require that certain post-and-beam designs have crossbracing for lateral stability during high winds or seismic events...
Building a Gazebo Roof Roof framing Once all of the side panels are in place, it's time for the most difficult part of assembly—placing the rafters...
Building an Overhead on a Concrete Slab If you are building an overhead to cover an existing patio, you must first determine if local codes allow setting it directly on the slab and, if so, is the concrete thick enough to support the weight...
Detailing & Fastening Rafters If you wish to add decorative detailing to rafters, do so before you lift and fasten them into place...
DIY How to Build a Garden Trellis A trellis is any structure made of pieces arranged in a crossing pattern, and is essentially a ladder for climbing plants...
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