A well-planned construction sequence contains the debris and keeps the rain out of the house.

This leak-free approach begins with an impenetrable corner detail.

A better suite bath is possible thanks to additional headroom.

If doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren't dressy enough, A-dormers can add an exciting design note, and they're easier to seal against the elements.

Two methods used to frame wave-like dormers.

A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.

If you start with a full-scale layout on the subfloor and plan for the finished details, the framing is relatively painless.

Turning your attic into living space may be the remedy for your growing pains.

Pro builder Mike Guertin explains two options for tying a shed dormer into the existing roof.

Framing around an existing roof requires different skeletons for two similar structures.

With its long, simple roof, a shed dormer adds the most floor space and more opportunities for windows than other dormer types.

Here are some guidelines for getting your shed dormers right.

Right-scaled gable dormers can both bring in light and add interest to a plain roof.

Assembling parts on the ground and cutting the roof at the last minute provide a low-stress route to a high-value project.

A homeowner ask how to trim out a new dormer to match her Greek revival house.

It goes against the grain to assemble something on an angle that’s supposed to be plumb, but it really makes life easier on a job like this.