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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.

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6 Tips for Working with Contractors
Developing a positive relationship with your contractor is a key to keeping headaches to a minimum.
Can We Afford This? Setting a Home Construction Budget
How much should you budget for building a house? Here's how to develop a timber frame home construction budget to avoid running out of money before the job is complete.
Powering Your Home For The Holidays
From winter’s twinkle lights to summer’s backyard nights, make sure your timber home is properly powered for the season at hand.
11 Tips to Design the Perfect Entertaining Space
Must-have tips for planning the ultimate gathering spot.
Designing the Outdoor Area of Your Dreams
Keep these 10 tips in mind when designing your dream outdoor space.
Getting Creative with Natural Materials
How creative can you really get with natural building materials?
4 Types of Wood Used for Timber Frames
These 4 different types of wood are the perfect building blocks for your next timber frame home.
Timber Home Living's Holiday Gift Guide
These unique products are perfect holiday gifts for the special people in your life.
6 Darling Porch Items You'll Need This Summer
Make your timber home living easy this summer with these fun and functional products.
The Case for Straw Bale Timber Frame Homes
Why straw bales are increasingly popular for timber-home walls.
Charming + Chic Log and Timber Frame Kitchens
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.
What Are the Types of Joinery for Timber Homes?
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.

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