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.

For some homeowners, whether they keep their car in a garage or a carport is simply determined by which structure was there when they bought their home. For others, though, the type of building is an ...

A carport might be attached to the house (or possibly even be part of the house under the same roof), or it may be attached to a garage or shed, or it may be freestanding. A garage will have all four ...