DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Before sketching out your design, assess the roof you're planning to use - it's important that the building is sturdy enough to hold the structure you build. If you have a sloping roof it's best to ...