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Planning a timber frame home involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, choosing wood, specifying a timber frame style, and more.

To help you get started, we tapped Woodhouse, The Timber Frame Company for their expertise on the right way to rightsize.
Sometimes, you have to dream big to build small. Here’s how.
These are the keys to a home that will transition through life with you.
Here’s how to choose the right subcontractors to build your home.
This hybrid timber home is reminiscent of the lodges of the West, and it’s the perfect showcase for a husband’s passion for the...
The average cost of home heating is expected to increase by 17.2% since last winter, according to the National Energy Assistanc...
The keys to log and timber home longevity — and low maintenance — start in the construction stage.
If you never thought a house could improve your health or allow you to leave a legacy for generations to come, then let us make...
Here are the timber homes that captured readers' attention in 2022.
From the Timber Framers Guild's "Scantlings" Publication
We ran the numbers, and according to our readers, these are the most popular floor plans on timberhomeliving.com this year!
Perfect for young families, retirees and everyone in between, these 10 plans may be middle-of-the road in terms of size, but th...
Check out these 10 log, timber and cabin designs readers can’t get enough of.
Designing for a sloped lot has its ups and downs, but with creativity and proper planning, you can call a mountainside site home.
The phrase “loan application” is one that can cause shivers of dread and concern. Take a deep breath and approach the loan appl...
While the new dynamic promises an improved work-life balance, it will also cause energy use and utility bills to skyrocket with...