Cost-Saving Tips
Building a timber frame home takes time and planning, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Here, you will find a wealth of information to help you keep costs down, including tips for saving money on your water bill, efficient heating & cooling, lowering your electric bill, and other cost-saving tips.

Insider secrets to get the timber home look you crave at a price that will let you save.
Here are nine expert tips to keep your home construction budget from breaking the bank.
Creating an amazing, budget-friendly bath has never been easier. Here are five tips to get you started.
Here are a few of our favorite options on how to use reclaimed materials in your timber frame.
Letting nature run its course on your timbers can help preserve energy and money at the cost of time and planning.
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy or increasing your electricity bill.
Have you ever wished you had the inside scoop on what designers wished their clients knew before planning a custom home?
You'll want to think about how you'll maintain your timber home for vacation and retirement as you age.
Despite a smaller space, there’s plenty of room for movement. We show you how to make the most of it with 3 timber home space s...
Construction is the most critical phase of the custom-home buying process, but it doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. Kn...
Follow these fundamentals, and you’ll be on the road to timber home perfection. These steps will show you how to buy or start b...
The answers to these 10 questions will help to get your project off to a running start when you're ready to start building a ti...
The answer is, “It depends.” Here are some of the variables to keep in mind when estimating your costs.
In a small home, spaces that pull double duty rule. And an eat-in kitchen is multitasking at its best.
The things you need to do before you start talking to your timber frame professional.
Good things come in small packages — even when it comes to your timber home. Check out these tips on downsizing your home.
From quiet corners to hobby hangouts, consider adding a few extra personal places when designing your new home.
Your home-building budget may have shrunk in the past 12 months. But you can still get the home you want while spending less.