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Regarding the design...The junction of the shed roof and the gable is awkward looking. Before you commit to this design, you should think about how you are going to run the rake boards on the overhang at this junction. Will you bisect the angle where the rakes intersect, or run one past the other?

I understand the value of the overhang in keeping water off the sidewalls, but you might want to consider getting rid of the overhang all together.

Take a look at some of the barns in the area deal with trim and overhangs.

Can I post photos here?

I saw the same display at my local Home Depot in Danbury, CT and was astounded by the desperation the HD seemed to be showing.

Mike, your comments are great, and I'd like to add some advice about shopping at either Lowes or HD...

The only advice you should ever get from an employee of the big home centers is where a certain type of product is located. Dollars to donuts, they'll get that wrong too.

Nice work, but I think the two pairs of mismatched doors look awkward and unplanned.

The magazine looks just fine, Brian. It's the website that needs work.

First of all, dump the dopey web games where I'm supposed to find what's wrong with this picture. That's the kind of crap I expect from This Old House or from Highlights magazine (both which I outgrew in grade school).

Second, get a decent search engine on the site. Why can't I search the site by the exact title of an article? Seems fairly basic to me.

Third, the advertisements are too in my face. After paying for access to your site, should I have to put up with so many ads? (Unlike the magazine ads, which are usually useful, the ones on your site are just junk from big manufacturers.) Isn't there a way you can have ads from all the cool little companies that advertise in the magazine?

Fourth, what the heck is Kevin doing? You should hire him to write a blog about his thoughts on carpentry/building.

How about "Measure Twice, Blog Once"

or "Top Dog Blog"

or "Offcuts"

Why is the new GE product called a "hot-water heater" and not just a water heater?