Plan, Design & Build
Get planning and building tips for timber home construction, including info on budgeting, eco-friendly building advice, siting your home, interior & exterior design elements, and more.
In a small home, spaces that pull double duty rule. And an eat-in kitchen is multitasking at its best.
Antique decor fits perfectly in timber homes, which are often revered for their versatility. Complement your timber-framed home w…
Reclaimed timbers help to minimize your carbon footprint while adding one-of-a-kind character to your home.
A timber framer builds his home on a tight budget, trading square footage for space and special touches in a few important places.
The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
When the time comes to picking a timber frame roof, make sure you are informed. Here are the pros and cons of some popular option…
Reclaimed wood flooring is not only eco-friendly, but a great way to add unique character to your home's interior design. Here's …
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…
From quiet corners to hobby hangouts, consider adding a few extra personal places when designing your new home.
Your home-building budget may have shrunk in the past 12 months. But you can still get the home you want while spending less.
Developing a positive relationship with your contractor is a key to keeping headaches to a minimum.
From winter’s twinkle lights to summer’s backyard nights, make sure your timber home is properly powered for the season at hand.
Reggio Register explains that while it may seem sufficient to install the same grille in multiple locations of your timber home, it is important to understand that each location requires different grille options in order to ensure long-term durability.
Keep these 10 tips in mind when designing your dream outdoor space.
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.
Find some seasonal inspiration for your home in our gallery of holiday timber homes. How will you decorate your wintry abode?
These unique products are perfect holiday gifts for the special people in your life.
Editor in Chief Donna Peak reveals some of her family's favorite holiday traditions. What do your family traditions look like?
Make your timber home living easy this summer with these fun and functional products.
Why straw bales are increasingly popular for timber-home walls.
Without a doubt, the kitchen is the hub of any home. From timeless antique to farmhouse chic, feast your eyes on our readers' favorite log and timber home kitchens.
Jonathan Orpin, founder and owner at New Energy Works Timberframers, shares four things to include in even the humblest abode.
This year’s hottest colors are rich jewel tones that perfectly pop off the neutral backdrop of wood.
The joinery in your frame not only connects and secures the timbers,
but also plays a role in transferring the loads and stresses of your house from one frame to another. All of the many types of joints are designed
for specific functions. Some of the most common are described here.
