HUD serves over 1 million people through emergency, transitional, and permanent housing programs each year. The total number of peoples who experience homelessness could be twice as high.There are four federally defined categories under which individuals and families might qualify as homeless:1  Literally homeless;UD serves over 1 million people through emergency, transitional, and permanent housing programs each year. The total number of peoples who experience homelessness could be twice as high.
Hanging Out on an Island. The standard overhang of an island countertop -- on the side designed to sit at and tuck stools underneath -- is 12 inches. If you plan to extend the counter farther, you need to add supports such as legs, or wood corbels or metal L-brackets that extend half the overhangâs distance.
How to Frame a Porch Overhang. The overhang on a porch roof protects the porch from runoff water. Although a porch roof's overhang gives a house an ornamental touch, the overhang isn't just decorative; it helps to keep rain and sun off the porch and protects the structure of the building from damage. It performs an important function, but it's a relatively simple part of the structure in terms of its framing.