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Get planning and building tips for timber home construction, including info on budgeting, eco-friendly building advice, siting your home, interior & exterior design elements, and more.

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Timber Framing in America 1620-2020
Join a structural engineer and a timber framer for a conversation about the evolution of the craft over 400 years. Tools, species, framing practices, and engineering for durability and design will be discussed.
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Questions & Answers From Timber Frame Experts
Building a timber home calls for some serious decision-making. To help you make the most informed decision possible, we chatted...
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6 Smart Tips for Outdoor Showers
Stop dirt, sand, and more at the door.
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3 Ways to Achieve a Magnificent Mantel
The mantel is the perfect place to showcase your style and make a statement.
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Q+A: Can a Home Have Too Many Windows?
Where does function overrule form here?
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What's Your Dream Custom Home?
Figure out what kind of custom home you should build.
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Timbercraft Resources
Learn from the experts at Timbercraft with their series of webinars and articles.
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5 Timber Frame Homes With Must-See Outdoor Entertaining Spaces
From outdoor kitchens to cozy fire pits, these timber frame houses embrace the best in outdoor living.
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Design Considerations for a Waterfront Home
Does the home of your dreams have a gorgeous water view? Today’s products and materials can make waterfront living a showcase o...
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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.
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How to Design the Perfect Entryway
When it comes to designing a foyer that welcomes, it’s all about form meeting function.
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Design Ideas to Dress Up Your Ceilings
Use these ideas to take your home's ceiling from dull to dynamite.
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This Rustic Kitchen is a Must-See
This rustic kitchen mixes it up with two sinks, a generously sized kitchen island, and a variety of natural and reclaimed wood.
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What to Consider When Designing a Staircase
Staircases, often taken for granted, can be one of the most important architectural elements in your home.
9 Rustic-Meets-Refined Finds
“Luxury” doesn’t have to break the bank. Add some glam to your home with these glitzy finds.
Different Grille Installation and Grille Options for Your Timber Frame Home
Reggio Register explains that while it may seem sufficient to install the same grille in multiple locations of your timber home, it is important to understand that each location requires different grille options in order to ensure long-term durability.
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How to Site Your Home to Maximize Energy Efficiency
These 3 basics will make your timber home even greener, and hopefully save you some money too.
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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.

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