Plan Your Timber Frame House
There’s a lot of planning that goes into building a new timber frame house; get our expert advice on buying land, building a private road, choosing a post and beam style, selecting a wood species and more.
Timber Framing On a Budget
Insider secrets to get the timber home look you crave at a price that will let you save.
Your Timber Home Starts Here
The most important thing to understand? It's a process. Begin yours here:
9 Topics to Discuss With Timber Companies
Buying a custom timber home is a one of the biggest commitments you’ll make in your life — you’ll want to ensure you’ve got the...
How to Downsize Into a Timber Home
A reader writes in wondering what's the best way to build on a small scale:
How to Make the Most of Your Space in a Small Timber Home Design
With a little forethought and healthy dose of good design, a tiny timber home will feel anything but cramped. Here’s how to mak...
How to Site Your Timber Frame Home on the Water
Want to boost your sense of well-being and happiness? Build your timber home along a body of water.
Why Timber Frame Homes Are So Sustainable
It’s not only the wood that makes people fall in love with timber frames — it’s their natural sustainability.
Six Steps to a Healthy Timber Home
Keep your home’s interior fresh and fit with these six hints for cleaner indoor living.
Questions to Ask Before You Buy Land
A short and sweet list to help you walk through this big decision.
Four Basic Timber Home Terms to Get You Started
Some intro terminology to get you going with your timber home research and planning
Deciding on a Timber Home Style
Some introductory terminology to get you started in choosing a timber home provider and understanding what the inside and outsi...
The Advantage of Using SIPs, or Structural Insulated Panels
Timber homes are leading the charge in comfort and energy efficiency, thanks to the use of structural insulated panels (SIPs), ...
What's the Difference Between Post-and-Beam and Timber Framing?
It's the details that make all the difference after all!
4 Vital Questions to Ask as You Plan Your Timber Home
Use these questions as a way to organize the daunting process of building a timber home.
What to Look for When Buying Land
Use this checklist to make sure you find the right piece of property for your timber home.
