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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.
The average cost of home heating is expected to increase by 17.2% since last winter, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
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...
Though originally conceived as a weekender, the size, amenities and layout of this plan make an ideal primary home for those lo...
Situate your log or timber home in one of these 10 mountaintop spots and say “hello” to the high life.
Designing a log or timber home that suits multiple generations requires a careful balance between togetherness and privacy. W...
There’s no time like the present to prepare your log or timber home for the future.
In a historic timber reclamation and up-cycling story, some nearly 500-year-old timbers begin their third use, or fourth life, ...
