Add value to your house with a new deck, patio, or porch. A simple stone patio or farmer's porch out front create a quiet space to relax. They also cut down on the dirt that gets tracked into the house from the yard. You can convert an old carport to a screened-in porch. Or, add a deck to extend your living space into the back yard.
Bob reviews the progress the Western Red Cedar custom fence designed to block the carport from the neighbors view at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jay Triandafilou has scribed the fence around existing hemlock trees on the property line. This allows a straight fence without having to damage any trees. The fences gate mirrors the architectural design of the home.
I have a covered carport with a light fixture right on the house about 6 or 7 feet from the immediate "outside". I have an extra compact flouresant bulb, but it says not recommended where exposed to weather. What ill effects could happen if I used it out there? Thanks!
I have is that you will want to check in with the building department to see what they will allow. there are thousands of carports existing that do not have an adequate foundation to support the weight of block walls. for insulation and quite, the best
I want to enclose part of my carport to make a small screened area. My carport is covered with a concrete floor. All I would need to do is frame out 3 walls. Anyone ever do this? Suggestions?