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.
Buildeasy.com - Collection of free plans and step by step tutorials with an emphasis on outdoor structures. Also includes a question and answer forum.
Exposed Aggregate - Illustrated step by step guide to exposed aggregate concrete finishing.
Fine Homebuilding - Roofing - Articles on sheathing laying out shingles retrofitting skylights and sizing gutter systems.
Handyman USA - Decks - In-depth articles on design construction materials selection and finish.
Handyman USA - Outdoors - Information on fences driveways walkways basketball court and leach fields.
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.
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.
Picnic Table Plans - Dimensions plans and instructions for building from scratch.
Roof Help - Articles on maintenance repair and replacement. Illustrated tutorials on determining slope and re-roofing.
Roofing Glossary - Glossary with short descriptions for many roofing terms.
The Fence Doctor - Brief FAQ on fence issues; including material selection and installation.
