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A Rhode Island couple uses local materials to build a timber frame house inspired by Japanese architecture.
Not just comfortable, this award-winning home is efficient too!
A New York barn heads to Texas when a couple decides to build a secluded timber frame house for summertime.
An imaginative homeowner brings a splash of Normandy to Ontario in Timber Home Living's 2007 Timber Frame Home of the Year.
A rustic timber frame home built along side a golf course fairway takes its cues from secluded lodges.
A New York timber frame barn becomes a Texas retreat.
A North Carolina timber-frame home mixes local materials and eco-friendly methods.
A Texas couple gives an old barn new life after transporting it across the country to transform it into their dream timber-frame home.
Finding the perfect home site goes far beyond discovering a spot with a great view. Before you buy, read on for a few factors you…
Sharing a private road with your neighbors can be a great way to ensure peace and quiet for all—if you do your homework. Here's w…
A New York couple creates a warm home in a cold climate by combining the natural elements of Douglas fir timbers and Adirondack g…
A homeowner’s tale of a house built in five phases by a couple who overcame their fear of doing it themselves.
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Thinking about acting as the general contractor for your own building project? Here's what you need to know.
The things you need to do before you start talking to your timber frame professional.
Ceramic artist Nancy Cannon crafts nature-inspired tiles using a traditional Japanese method.
Choosing decor that's as gorgeous as it is good for the planet has never been easier.
A Montana gem combines classic European styling, plenty of modern amenities and a lesson on how to design a home to fit its environment.
Smart design and material choices make this New Mexico timber-frame home a passive-solar powerhouse.
From conception to construction, build a fantastic deck that’s functional, too.
Dress up your timber home's great room without breaking the bank.
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency with these 5 money-saving tips!
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
The Portia 2426 Living, a three-bedroom timber home plan from Hampshire Timber Frame.
Planning energy efficiency before a home is built eases the amount of retrofitting that will have to be done later. Consider these 15 tips when choosing everything from your floor plan to your appliances.
These homeowners drink in the stunning vistas of the Continental Divide at their bright and airy Colorado timber frame home.
Looking for a material that will strike a chord with your timber home’s style? Get ready to rock!