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An open floor plan yields a year-round vacation home a mile high, designed to accommodate large groups of outdoor enthusiasts.
A Washington couple’s Oregon home captures the spirit of the area with an open design and ample outdoor space.
Learn how to design the ultimate outdoor fireplace to be enjoyed year-round.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, offers a relaxing respite with many outdoor activities where you can literally soak your cares away.
West Virginia's Pocahontas County offers year-round outdoor attractions for the whole family.
A small timber frame home may be the ultimate luxury.
A timber framer builds his home on a tight budget, trading square footage for space and special touches in a few important places.
Refresh your timber-frame home with ease by using these effortless cleaning products.
Thinking large and building small, a Virginia couple creates a timber-frame cottage that offers a mix of breathtaking European el…
An Ohio couple designs an attractive barn-style timber-frame home to accommodate handicap accessibility.
A contemporary Canadian timber tree house on Vancouver Island’s Pacific side reflects the nearby rain forest.
A contemporary Canadian timber home on Vancouver Island’s Pacific side reflects the nearby rain forest.
Two green building consultants create the ultimate showcase for sustainable construction with their LEED-Gold timber home.
Your timber home's entrance lays the groundwork for the rest of your home. These five examples show how to make it count.
From rustic wooden mantels to towering stone hearths, today's post-and-beam homeowners have lots of fireplace design options. Che…
Bye-bye brick and stone. Freestanding hearth products are all the rage in log and timber home design.
A hearth expert shares his years of knowledge.
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb opti…
There are lots of ways to green your home top to bottom, inside and out. These products will help get you on the right track.
Forget high-tech gadgetry or the latest green-washing trend. These eco-friendly home design basics will prime any home for increased efficiency.
Discover one of the last undeveloped stretches of the Florida Panhandle, perfect for a relaxing retirement getaway.
Custom builders use their years of experience to build a highly efficient hybrid home in Montana.
A Canadian timber home on Ontario's Lake Rosseau proves that the smallest touches make the biggest impact.
With its blooming arts district, spectacular natural landmarks and deeply ingrained historical memory, Chattanooga offers a wealt…
Bring on the style with our favorite door pictures for every part of your timber home.
Find inspiration for your timber-frame home from these examples of rustic lighting, including pendants, sconces, chandeliers and …