Plan
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.
Inside the Floor Plan: a Layout for All Ages and Places
Inside the Floor Plan for a Modern Day Classic
The Benefits of Building Small
Thanks to their innate charm, log and timber homes are ideally suited for downsizing. Here’s how to live large in a little space.
Take a Look Inside This Cozy, Totally Custom Floor Plan
Your Guide to Single-Story Homes
Single-story homes are as versatile as they are practical, and they’re perfectly designed for a lifetime of enjoyment.
4 Tips for Single-Level Living
Ideas to maximize your floor plan when you’ve only got one floor.
The 3 Most Important Things When Choosing a Location
You may think that the first step on your timber home journey is designing the house, but it’s not — it’s deciding where you w...
Inside the Floor Plan for This One-of-a-Kind Barn in Massachusetts
Sometimes, constraints lead to creativity.
A Timber Home Timeline: From Start to Finish
Restoring a Memorial to the Korean War
How Cascade Joinery helped restore a memorial pavilion dedicated to the “Army of Compassion,” which saved the lives of more tha...
Creativity in Collaboration: Structural Support for One Artist's 'Project of a Lifetime'
How Cascade Joinery helped renowned carver Felix Solomon with ‘the project of a lifetime’: creating a 38-foot totem pole that t...
Jim’s Barn: A Deaf Timber Frame Raising
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How to Get an Accurate Quote for Your Home
Is an ADU Right for You?
Enlisted for everything from keeping elderly family members close by to earning extra income, accessory dwelling units are flex...
Floor Plan Problem Solvers
Avoid potential design pitfalls with these smart workarounds: