Many homes built in the early 1900s did not include garages because the automobile was a new invention at that time. As more and more people began to purchase an automobile they needed somewhere to park their car. Garages were one solution to their car parking needs. Today, you can obtain steel garages which can …
Finding a covered area to park your RV in between long trips can be problematic. Your RV may sit outside for several weeks or months while you plan out your next adventure. Instead of parking your RV outside, and leaving it exposed to inclement weather, you can purchase an RV carport. An RV carport has the strength …
When the automobile was first invented, people did not have a storage space available to park their new cars, unless they had a farm, and could park the car in their barn. Today barns are used to store farm equipment when it is not being used. Older wooden barns deteriorate over time and can be …
Many older homes in moderate climate areas were built without garages, or because of their small original size, the garage was converted to additional living space. When you want to add a garage to one of these homes, you can use metal garages, which can be detached or attached to the existing home. Optional side …
When you decide to add a carport to your home, you need to decide what type of building material will be used in the construction process. You may decide to use wood, but since the structure is not entirely enclosed, wooden carports will deteriorate faster being openly exposed to the elements. Metal carports on the …