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Use this handy illustration as a guide to timber frame terminology:
Use this syllabus to better understand what to expect from the process of building your dream timber frame home. While it may be …
Preparing for the big day — your frame raising — requires a little homework on your part.
A short and sweet list to help you walk through this big decision.
Scouting your property early in the process can uncover hidden costs and design challenges. Here's how to prepare.
Architects design homes. So do designers. What’s the difference, and how do you choose?
While it's no secret that a stock plan will cost less up front, a well thought-out custom design may be cheaper in the long run. …
Some intro terminology to get you going with your timber home research and planning
Some introductory terminology to get you started in choosing a timber home provider and understanding what the inside and outside…
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) and timber frame homes mirror and reinforce each other’s strengths, from their sustainability …
It's the details that make all the difference after all!
Take it one step at a time, and use these 12 tips to create a floor plan that will satisfy you now and in the future.
Use these questions as a way to organize the daunting process of building a timber home.
Use this checklist to make sure you find the right piece of property for your timber home.
The details of each variety may seem small, but their effect is huge.
Timber frame construction has been used for centuries and is increasingly popular today - here's why.
Add your own fossil-like imprints to concrete to give your timber frame home an aged appearance.
An exquisite timber barn renovation wows a New York City couple, who make it their Upstate getaway.
Design a personalized space dedicated to what you love to do and get inspired by these fun examples.
The mantel is an underestimated fireplace feature that can set the tone in any living space. Here's how to decorate a fireplace m…
Inspired by the manors of western Europe, an Oregon custom-home builder creates a masterpiece of his own.
A ski lodge home in Vermont blends the warmth of timber with modern style.
A California couple goes back in time to create their chalet-inspired Montana timber home.
A Canadian home, nestled near cool lake waters, takes shape after years of dreaming and planning.
How can new homeowners incorporate indigenous materials into their homes?
Why are open floor plans such a popular choice among timber homeowners?
What are the biggest differences between conventional and naturally built homes?
What exactly is a naturally built timber home, and what sets it apart from other homes?
