QUESTION -- I have Howe-type roof trusses in my 30-year-old garage and was wondering what type of storage load I can put up between the trusses? Is there a formula? If so, can I put more on the sides ...

Q: Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...

The very first thing you should do when you plan to build a garage is pick up or download the information packet provided by your municipality. If your local government doesn’t have one, ask the ...

Q. Tim, I grew up in an older home with an attic. I love storing things up there. When I watch new homes being built, all I see are trusses with all sorts of cross supports that make it impossible to ...

Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically designed for attic storage areas or full rooms.

Dear James: I want to use my attic area for storage and a new room addition I am planning. My contractor says the trusses will block the space. Is he […] ...

Many installers make the mistake of assuming the supporting walls are level, but starting on an uneven base will cause your roof frame to lean. Check the top plate height across the entire perimeter ...

Dear Dwight: My home has very limited storage and the garage is so full I can barely get one car in the garage. I have a storage barn, and it is also full, and I would like to ask if I could use some ...

DEAR TIM: I bought a house with a dilapidated detached garage on it. It needs to be torn down. Now’s my chance to construct a superb garage that will be the talk of the neighborhood. What size should ...