What’s It Like to Build with Habitat for Humanity?
The HomeTips crew began building houses in Mississippi with Habitat for Humanity 30 years ago! I became involved with my first Habitat for Humanity project in 1991. I remember watching the evening news and seeing former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn, flannel sleeves rolled up, swinging hammers. They were helping impoverished Southern families […]
Common Roofing Terms | An Illustrated Glossary
Roof framing involves a lexicon all its own. As you can see in the illustration below, roofs have hip rafters, ridge boards, jack rafters, and more. When working on a roof, it pays to be familiar with these terms. Here is a closer look at common roofing terms: Butt The exposed end of a shingle. […]