Lighting a timber frame house is a bit more challenging than lighting an ordinary one. In the interiors of a timber frame, you can actually see the timber beams and posts on the ceilings and walls. These are exposed on […]
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It seems that no matter how organized you are or how large your garage is, there always seems to be an overflow of lawn and garden supplies. Adding versatile space with a timber frame shed to your backyard or garden
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Whether you’re building a new home or moving into a new-to-you place, creating a master plan for your yard and property is a good way to get a handle on what can be a big, expensive project. Planning your outdoor
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Many homeowners have patios or timber frame decks they enjoy during warm, dry weather, but once the rain starts or the winter season begins, that piece of real estate closes down for the season. So much new home construction includes
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Back when I designed my home it was important for my wife and I to be able to grow old in it and as my parents get older it has become more important for me to design for others with
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A kitchen-centric great room is perfect for today’s casual living. Those formal dining and living rooms just aren’t compatible with the modern family, and a kitchen great room is a great way to enjoy family and friends in a cozy,
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I often get asked if using green or freshly cut timbers for a timber frame is okay. Most frames that go up today are cut and raised without going into a kiln or being air-dried. Before the advent of kilns
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If the building site on your property is on a slope, you have added design options for your timber frame home. Leveling that site can be expensive and time consuming, as well as a lot of work, so you may
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If you’re in the design stage of your timber frame home, this is a perfect opportunity to incorporate a guest suite in your plans. Whether you’re planning a dedicated guest suite or a multipurpose area that functions as an office,
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In the past years, many people have already downsized their home to a more manageable living arrangement that is kinder on the budget. Then some of these people realized they can go even smaller! The tiny house trend is growing, and
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