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Planning a Timber Home
All the advice you need to get started on planning your timber home. Practical advice, knowledge and things you maybe didn't think of from the editors of Timber Home Living magazine.
Architect or designer—how do you choose? |
One of the newest trends in storage is actually a throwback to previous storage solutions: furniture that doubles as an organizer. |
When well designed and outfitted to a T, your game room is sure to be your home's ace in the hole. |
You'd think a traditional building method like timber-home construction would stay fairly static through the years—but nothing could be further from the truth. Here's what's hot (and what's not) in timber framing right now. |
We set the record straight on four of the biggest misconceptions of going green. |
Quick Picks for Kitchen & Bath This Spring |
Your homebuilding budget may have shrunk in the past 12 months. But you can still get the home you want while spending less. |
We use a little publishing magic to showcase kitchen details that truly make the hub of your home stylish and functional. |
From quiet corners to hobby hangouts, consider adding a few extra personal places when designing your new home. |
Want to squeeze more space out of your small floor plan without adding a single square foot? We'll show you how—no sleight of hand required. |
Want to make sure your outdoor room gets used even after the temperature drops? Then start planning now—we highlight the most important things to consider when creating an all-weather space. |
The hottest concepts in timber home design |
Remodeling your existing home with a great room, sunroom or addition is easier than you think. |
"What the heck is a truss?" you ask. We translate some of the basic terms you're bound to hear during the building process. |
9 ways to tread a little lighter on the earth and save money while you're at it. |
Almost all timber companies keep a catalog of stock floor plans that their customers can peruse as they’re shopping for their dream homes. But did you know that 99.9 percent of those plans are completely customizable? From small changes like moving interior walls or incorporating dormers to major alterations such as adding or eliminating entire rooms, a so-called "stock plan" should really be viewed as a mere jumping-off point. |
No doubt you’ve got questions about timber homes: building them, designing them, living them. Thankfully, we have answers. |
Whether you're basking in natural beauty or soothing yourself in thermal waters, a sense of peace is easy to come by in Hot Springs, Arkansas. |
Windows-and the light they usher in-often make the house. Enjoy these photos of our favorite timber home window options. |
Most dream homes are prefaced with a nightmare of preparation work (like most summer BBQ's, actually). Face the planning process without fear with these 7 tips. |
Looking for a material that will strike a chord with your timber home's style? Get ready to rock! |
Use texture for both a visual and tactical impact in your timber home. |
How to get a champagne timber home kitchen on a beer budget. |
Use these 9 questions to interview representatives from any timber home company you're thinking about building a home with. |
Before you build the timber home of your dreams, there are many things to consider. Get your timber home planning started with these 5 questions to ask (and answer!) |
Good things come in small packages - even when it comes to your timber home. Here are three steps to downsizing your space so you can get more for the money. |
So just how does a floorplan come into being? A methodical approach works best. Follow our 10-step plan to the perfect design. |
Check out the 7 timber home plans that won Timber Home Living's 3rd Annual Floorplan Design Contest. |
View this gallery of the best examples of timber home country kitchens. |
Those uninitiated to the timber-home lifestyle might think the word "rustic" describes just one type of decor—but by now, you've probably discovered that this one little word can encompass anything from an Old West lodge to a country cabin. Take our quiz to find out which version of rustic suits you best. |
If you’re trying to get a handle on what you’ll get when you buy a timber home package, start with this sample timber home kit package list. |
Rank your priorities—and create the perfect floorplan—with this handy checklist. |
Does your prospective home site have the right stuff? How will the land affect your home’s design? Use this checklist as your guide to buying the perfect piece of land. |
Answer the questions on this worksheet to determine if you are pre-qualified for a mortgage loan. |
Use these 6 questions as a guide for choosing a mortgage lender. |
Put the beautiful craftsmanship and timelessness of timber frame homes on display year-round with these free downloadable desktop backgrounds. |
Hand-thrown, hand-finished and glazed. Admire the craftsmanship as you enjoy your coffee. Enter to win yours today! |
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Old Wood, New Life:
Reclaimed timber isn't cheap, but it offers a world of charm and uses in your new home. Here's how to find it and gauge its quality. |
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