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Planning a timber frame home involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, choosing wood, specifying a timber frame style, and more.






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Avoid potential design pitfalls with these smart workarounds:
Easy tips to design a floor plan that's warm and welcoming:
How do you know which design decisions are best for your log or timber home and which are best to pass up? We share four faithful…
Insights into choosing beautiful, sustainable materials from one of the fathers of modern timber framing.
Single-level ranch or multi-level manse: Which one suits your family? We weigh the pros and cons.
This humble single-level staple gets a contemporary makeover.
Many people dream of building their “little house on the prairie.” Few know what it takes. With a little vision and a lot of plan…
The owners of this North Carolina home were avid travelers, spanning the globe in search of new adventures ... until they saw thi…
Trying to decide which style timber frame is right for your new home? The experts at Colorado Timberframe have a few pointers:
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Today’s hottest design trend — farmhouse style — is deeply rooted in the past.
Get a posh interior without paying the price.
Five of our favorite pointers for small-space success:
Once you familiarize yourself with timber framing, you’ll start to see its influence everywhere. Here’s what you need to know.
Prospective home buyers are wise to inquire before they buy. Use the following nine questions to analyze if the company you’re co…
Well-planned transitions will give your timber home a comfortable, livable vibe.
Six tips to keeping your timber home nice and dry, no matter your climate
Before you set your sights on the stock-plan route too firmly, you may want to explore the benefits of drafting a timber home tai…
A look at five of the hottest architectural styles in today’s timber homes and the vocabulary vital to communicating the type of …
Building a timber home calls for some serious decision-making. To help you make the most informed decision possible, we chatted w…
A reader writes in wondering where to put a chimney to get the most bang for their buck...
Here's how to make sure your money goes where it matters most: