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 ...

In the quest to protect our valuable vehicles from the elements, the traditional garage has long been the undisputed king ...