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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!
The serene Georgia highlands attract a Miami couple to build their cool timber-frame vacation home.
The colors in your home’s interior should emanate balance and peace. One designer shows you how to make it happen.
Get ideas for cutting costs while planning and designing your log or timber home's kitchen.
The NRCA offers these guidelines for inspecting your roof and avoiding serious problems.
Good things come in small packages — even when it comes to your timber home.
With a bucolic backdrop and plenty of artistic inspiration, a Massachusetts timber frame home becomes a sanctuary for the soul.
Colorado homeowners redesign and renovate an old ranch house with modern materials to create a timber frame post and beam mountain masterpiece.
For a harmonious environment within your timber frame home, incorporate some of the following principles to enjoy the benefits of feng shui.
Windows and window walls — and the light they usher in — often make the house. Enjoy these photos of our favorite timber frame ho…
Self-taught stained-glass artist Robert Oddy is breaking new ground in the medium by teaching others his unique technique.
With different window options available for every room, it can be a little overwhelming to make decisions. Here’s what you need t…
Since load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber frame homes, fill your walls with glass to bring in as much natural li…
Since load-bearing walls are largely unnecessary in timber frame homes, fill your walls with glass to bring in as much natural light as possible.
When the Rocky Mountains and a timber home lifestyle beckon, it's impossible to resist--particularly when you work from home. This cowboy style home sits on a secluded hillside lot on the edge of a small box canyon near Durango--just far enough from civilization to maintain tranquility without sacrificing convenience.
