Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. Where to Attach a Patio Roof Ledger Mounting the Patio Roof Ledger Fastening to ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q: I'm adding a new patio to my backyard and am considering the best place to build one. Should the new patio go right up to the house, or is it better in terms of drainage and overall landscaping to ...

There are horror stories of months-long wait times to secure a roof-deck permit in Washington—and of illegal monstrosities erected by less-than-considerate neighbors. But building a retreat among the ...