Dormers absolutely make the roof of a house look far more interesting. The good news is you can add a dormer to an existing roof. The bad news is that it's not a do-it-yourself job.

Q. The roof on my house is just a big flat area. I’ve seen similar style houses that have a dormer on the roof. This structure makes the house far more interesting. What does it take to add ...

Once you are building one, installing a second or third dormer is not a lot more work. These types of small dormers are sometimes called “doghouse dormers,” because they are shaped somewhat ...

You want your dormer to be an accessory to your house rather than be the main focus, so make sure it’s small enough not to detract from the overall appearance of the building. In general, a ...

Q. My attic is not tall enough for living space, but I use it for storage. I thought about adding a small roof dormer for light and to improve the appearance of my home. How do I design one? ...