For some homeowners, whether they keep their car in a garage or a carport is simply determined by which structure was there when they bought their home. For others, though, the type of building is an ...

A basic, open-air carport does a fine job of protecting vehicles from sun and rain, but it can't do much against more extreme elements like strong winds, or more human threats like theft or vandalism.

Our radio listeners often ask us how they turn a carport into a garage. Many homeowners in Arizona with older homes have had carports put up when houses were built — some are freestanding, some are ...

Carports provide nearly the same protection as a built-in garage, and all you need is space and some flat ground. A good carport is easy to build and set up anywhere around your property, yet sturdy ...