DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Learn a reliable method for cutting roof rafters using simple math—no guessing or complex measuring required. Whether you're working on post-frame or stick-frame construction, this step-by-step guide ...

I purchased a piece of property that has a 150-year-old garage in bad shape. It’s got a dirt floor. The roof is shot. It leaked so badly that in some places the wood roof sheathing is completely ...

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I've seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add a dormer ...