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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.
A home of stone and timber emerges from the Cumberland Plateau forest.
Afraid to paint it black? Whatever hue you choose, you may be surprised by the benefits of dark stains and paints in interior spa…
Wellness architecture, the newest facet of sustainable design, explores a truth that timber home enthusiasts have known for years…
How much do we love this kitchen? Let us count the ways...
Here are 9 smart steps you can take.
From classic browns to more vibrant hues, from the expected sofa to the surprising drawer pulls, the question is not whether to l…
A look at five of the hottest architectural styles in today’s timber homes and the vocabulary vital to communicating the type of …
This kitchen has an undeniable zest for timber framing.
A little background on what this architectural term means and where it comes from.
Choosing the right tile for your space starts with knowing your options.
Building a timber home calls for some serious decision-making. To help you make the most informed decision possible, we chatted w…
A good fireplace is the ultimate marriage of form and function. It offers up a chance to express your style, showcase natural mat…
Steal these clever ideas for bringing classic cottage charm to your home.
Regardless of the size or style of your kitchen, these tips will make it the warmest place to be.
A Colorado couple borrows ideas from the past to create character and authenticity in their new mountain cottage.
Great minds may think alike, but in great room design, they typically have little in common aside from containing kitchen, living…
In this tale of two houses, a pair of brothers build on their roots by each constructing a wood home on their family land.
Great indoor/outdoor living starts with great planning. These six cool concepts will inspire you to take the fun outside, day or …
A West Coast couple discovers that less really is more, especially when it comes to building a comfortably sized timber frame hom…
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
Five lessons to help you create the perfect primary bathroom for your timber home.
Structural insulated panels are among the most energy-efficient building products you can buy, boasting impressive R-values and e…
Inspired by the early American pioneers, a Nebraska couple’s timber home blazes a trail all its own.
Here's how to make sure your money goes where it matters most:
Life can get crazy, but your timber home should be a place of refuge on which you and your family can rely. Use these 10 strategi…
A reader writes in with a question on getting a timber home wired with solid-core walls: