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Expert advice for building a timber frame home, including advice on timber frame construction, eco-friendly building, window options, framing & trusses, insulation tips, wood choices and construction site management.









From light bulbs to appliances, small-but-sustainable swaps can mitigate rising energy costs.
The right windows can make or break a space. Luckily, today’s offerings are more functional and fashionable than ever before. Her…
Custom-home construction is a process. A builder understands it, but to a soon-to-be-homeowner, it can feel chaotic. Here’s how t…
See which generation spends the most on renovations, along with other key findings.
Before you invest in a piece of land, make sure to uncover any hidden costs or terrain challenges that may arise.
Consider these benefits of the highly insulating, energy efficient structural insulated panels, aka SIPs.
There are a few things you can do to help your builder help you. And it starts with complete honesty and transparency in these ar…
Saving history in Jackson, Wyoming, one wide load at a time.
Solar-energy adoption is getting a big boost thanks to innovative — and attractive — panel applications.
Elevate the quintessential storage space to a garage worthy of admiration.
Shakespeare may have thought that the words we use to identify objects are irrelevant. We humbly disagree.
Here’s how to choose the right subcontractors to build your home.
The keys to log and timber home longevity — and low maintenance — start in the construction stage.
If you never thought a house could improve your health or allow you to leave a legacy for generations to come, then let us make a…
Successful hybrid home design and construction proves you really can have it all.
Don’t let your hard-earned cash fly out the window. The right glazing strategy can actually save you money — and make your home m…
Designing for a sloped lot has its ups and downs, but with creativity and proper planning, you can call a mountainside site home.
Our Dirt-to-Done hybrid timber home is finally complete! Step inside the result of this Rocky Mountain labor of love.
The year-plus hybrid-timber-home journey is nearly over, and our couple has the finish line in their sights. To get there, they h…
As part of our "Dirt to Done" series, join us for an interview with Timbercraft's Bob Sternquest and writer Griffin Suber, as the…
Timber frame homes are so environmentally friendly — can the same be said of the metal roofs I’m seeing more frequently?
Our timber home journey is nearing its end, as the owners perform the finishing work themselves.
Whether you have a log home, a timber frame or conventional construction, every house can benefit from a few rustic touches. We o…
In part five of our Dirt to Done series, the frame and walls are up, and the attention turns to our Colorado timber home’s mechan…
Here's how to incorporate reclaimed wood into your timber frame home.
A streamlined, self-sufficient strategy for home security.