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Most equestrians have to trek out to the barn to saddle up for a ride, but this timber home owner doesn’t have to leave the house – he shares it with his horses.
A boosted square footage gives this home more than meets the eye.
New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee has seen generations of family histories created along its shores. This timber-framed home add…
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Planned with a purpose, this Tahoe timber lodge is lovingly shared with family and strangers alike.
Blending city glamour with rustic wood, this timber home is filled with contrast.
These 3 basics will make your timber home even greener, and hopefully save you some money too.
It’s not only the wood that makes people fall in love with timber frames — it’s their natural sustainability.
Keep your home’s interior fresh and fit with these six hints for cleaner indoor living.
What goes on behind your four walls requires a lot of planning. Here's how to get your systems straight.
Whoever builds the home, the best qualifications are that the person provide reliable, qualified subcontractors and that you feel…
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.