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5 Jaw-Dropping Log and Timber Great Rooms
What makes a log or timber great room truly live up to its name? Kick-up-your-feet style, a jaw-dropping view and the warmth of wood. Our readers' five "chosen ones" have these and so much more.
The Impressive Texas Timber Frame
One Texas couple chooses an impressive timber frame for their equally impressive custom home.
A Canadian Lakeside Timber Frame
A cherished lakeside lot that was the site of many long-held memories now serves as a fresh start for a Canadian family and the...
The Classic American Farmhouse
This Michigan home combines modern design with the classic American farmhouse.
A New York Timber Frame Retreat
One family builds a relaxing New York timber frame retreat with plenty of room to spare.
10 Timber Frame Kitchen Cabinet Styles
Understand timber frame cabinet styles to make the best decision for your kitchen.
The Makings of a Lakeside Legacy
Our Welcome Home Series is back! This time around we’re heading north, to Ontario’s picturesque “cottage country,” where we’ll ...
What is a Solar Tube?
Solar tubes — also known as sun tubes or tubular skylights — can help to permanently light your home without using extra energy...
4 Must-Haves for Your Not-So-Big Home
Jonathan Orpin, founder and owner at New Energy Works Timberframers, shares four things to include in even the humblest abode.
How to Downsize into a Timber Frame
Moving into a smaller home frees you from the cost and time commitment that comes with more square footage. Here’s how one coup...
The Colorado Timber Frame That Took Decades to Build
This Colorado beauty was three decades in the making — and well worth the wait.
8 Design Elements for a Comfortable Timber Frame
No matter the size of your home, be sure to leave room for these 8 design elements that will make your timber home comfortable ...
The Post-and-Beam Home on a Small Lakefront Lot
One designer uses a simple, staggered cabin plan on a challenging triangular lakefront lot.
The Timber Frame Bathroom Lighting Guide
Style doesn’t have to end in your great room or kitchen. Here’s a primer on choosing bathroom lighting that’s anything but basic.
6 Guest Room Tips for Saving Space
Make the most out of your guest room by following these space-saving tips.
7 Jewel Tone Products for your Home
This year’s hottest colors are rich jewel tones that perfectly pop off the neutral backdrop of wood.
The Benefits of Passive Solar Design on Your Timber Frame
Nature’s best heat and light source provides necessary warmth efficiently. Learn about passive solar design and how to incorpor...
The Georgia Guest Cabin with Great Space-Saving Solutions
Modern design paired with space-saving solutions creates a winning combination in this Georgia guest cabin.
How to Get Rid of Porch Mildew
We have a one-year-old timber home that recently went through a snowy winter, followed by a rainy spring, and now the porch tim...
