How to Maximize Space in Your Timber Home Plan
A Welcoming Home: It’s only natural; when you build a gorgeous timber home, you’re going to want to show it off. Whether your idea of “showing off” means a cozy weekend get-together with your extended...
View Article12 Tips for No-Sweat Landscaping
Most people agree: the key to achieving curb appeal is a thoughtfully designed, well-maintained landscape. And though they may like the idea of manicured gardens with colorful blooms and stately shrubs...
View ArticleHit the Deck: 7 Factors for Successful Deck Design
With the summer season right around the corner, we’re all getting ready to open our windows, step outside and soak up every last second of the warm-weather months. And what better way to make the most...
View Article4 Options for Roof Materials
1. Composite shingles Composite shingles are the most common material used on a timber frame roof, primarily because they are affordable and don’t require much maintenance, not to mention they come in...
View Article5 Welcoming Timber-Frame Entrances
As you design your timber home, consider what impression you want leave on your guests. Do you want your home to exude a sense of luxury, of warmth, or a no-frills sense of simplicity? Timber homes...
View ArticleTips for Creating Your Best Outdoor Fireplace
It’s hard to beat the ambience of a hearth-encased blaze, whether in the dead of winter or chillier summer eves. Even better: Enjoying that same warm atmosphere and your love of the outdoors...
View Article4 Tips to Good Outdoor Lighting
Just as important as creating an outdoor space that you can use the majority of the year is equipping that area to handle any hour of the day or night as well. During the day, homeowners have natural...
View ArticleOutdoor Fire Pit Setup Done Right
Key considerations in designing the perfect fire-fueled al fresco arrangement
View ArticleHealthy Farmhouse
An eco-responsible Virginia home that’s good for the mind, body and soul. Story by Nancy E. Berry Photos by Tony Giammarino Morgan Bartolini loves Virginia’s old farmhouses — their bucolic setting and...
View ArticleWide Open Spaces
With stunning views and plenty of privacy, this barn-style home defines American beauty. Story by Suzanna Logan Photos courtesy of Oakbridge Timber Framing During the week, James Whittaker spends his...
View ArticleTimber’s Curb Appeal
Timber accents on your home’s exterior offer visual clues to the symphony of wood inside. By Charles Bevier Old World timber homes are easy to spot in Europe. That’s because the craftsmen of yesteryear...
View ArticleBarn Inspired Timber Homes
The classic barn design is an inspiration for timber home architects everywhere, creating beautiful structural looks using this clean post and beam trend.
View ArticleBuilding Tips & Costs
How much do timber homes cost per square foot? This question is similar to asking “How much does a new car cost?” The answer is, “It depends.” Many variables influence this cost, and a rough estimate...
View ArticleWindow Shopping
The secret to choosing great windows is to come prepared. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know. With an average lifespan of 20 years, windows stick around your house much longer than most home...
View Article10 Snow-Covered Timber Homes
The temps are dropping and the holidays are right around the corner. To get into the spirit of the season, we invite you to take a virtual walk through a winter wonderland of snow-covered timber homes....
View ArticleSIPs vs. Stick-Built Construction
The main contributor to the exceptional efficiency of a timber home is the building envelope, starting with structural insulated panels (SIPs).
View ArticleStunning Timber Home Exteriors
Some people say it’s what’s inside that counts, but these homes look pretty amazing from the outside, too.
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