Hometime: Decks and Patios:
Collection of articles, photographs, and tips for building a deck
and a three season porch. Includes list of tools and materials,
planning and pouring footings, and installation of beams, joists,
stairs, and screens.
http://www.hometime.com/projects/deckprch.htm
MSN HomeAdvisor: Roofing:
Overview of different types of roofing materials for the home and
components like chimneys, framing, gutters, and downspouts. Includes
diagrams, common problems, and basic repair instructions.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/roofing.asp
Easy2.com: Insulating an Unfinished Attic:
Step-by-step guide with diagrams, an animation, and an explanation
of the importance of proper air flow.
http://www.easy2.com/tutorials/diy0117/
Fine Homebuilding - Roofing:
Articles on sheathing, laying out shingles, retrofitting skylights,
and sizing gutter systems.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/fh_feat_roof.asp
Handyman USA - Decks:
In-depth articles on design, construction, materials selection, and
finish.
http://www.handymanusa.com/decks.html
Picnic Table Plans:
Dimensions, plans, and instructions for building from scratch.
http://www.bconnex.net/~zirgo/picnic.html
Doityourself.com: Roofing::
Articles and tutorials on construction, repair, shingle replacement,
codes, and gutters.
http://doityourself.com/roofing/index.htm
Handyman USA - Outdoors:
Information on fences, driveways, walkways, basketball court, and
leach fields.
http://www.handymanusa.com/outside.html
Roof Help:
Articles on maintenance, repair, and replacement. Illustrated
tutorials on determining slope and re-roofing.
http://www.roofhelp.com/HowdoI.htm
Buildeasy.com:
Collection of free plans and step by step tutorials with an emphasis
on outdoor structures. Also includes a question and answer forum.
http://www.buildeazy.com/
Swimming Pool Customer:
A personal account of a traumatic and expensive experience with a
pool installation. Helpful information including a checklist.
http://www.geocities.com/poolcustomer
Better Homes and Gardens: Masonry and Concrete:
Collection of step-by-step tutorials with diagrams for building and
finishing several types of masonry walls. Covers pouring wall
footings, planning brick walls, building garden walls, applying
stucco, working with mortar, and building forms.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?categoryid=/templatedata/bhg/category/data/Hie_Basics_MasonryAndConcrete.xml
Roofing Glossary:
Glossary with short descriptions for many roofing terms.
http://www.needhamre-roofing.com/Glossary.htm
