Carport Design Ideas

50 DIY Stylish Carport Plan

Do you have to leave your car sitting in the element because you have no other place to park it?

If so, then you will want to tune in to this post. I will share some of the best plans and designs to inspire you or help you build your dream carport.

Plus, I understand what it's like to find that perfect carport. We are actually in the process of looking for it ourselves, because our new place does not have an attached garage.

1. Less Money

Carport will obviously be a much smaller investment than investing in building attached or separate garages.

So if you work on a budget, but still need a way to protect your car, then carport can be the most cost-effective way for you to go.

2. Keep Your Car

Why should you invest in everything? Well, because it saves your car. The longer you leave your car sitting in the elements, the more faded paint, hail and other natural elements being hit on it, and this is completely unprotected from wind or snow and ice damage.

So if you want to drive your car for years to come, then you need to take good care of it. This means that if you have the means to park it in a closed place, then this would be a good thing to do.

3. Looks good

Carports is actually a great addition to your home. They can be built as simply or posh as you want them to be. Not to mention, if you build it yourself, it will help your home value go up. We are notified in our transfer process, that any structure that can not be removed from property is calculated in the valuation.

So if you choose to go with a carport that is actually anchored on the ground, then it should be counted towards the value of your home as well. Be sure to check with the assessors to make sure these same rules apply in your situation.