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5 reasons to fall in love with timber frame homes

Log & Timber Home Living • AN ACTIVE INTEREST MEDIA PUBLICATION

timeless timber framing • A symbol of history and strength, today’s timber homes are more relevant (and sought after) than ever.

Let’s Get Started

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location location location • You may think that the first step on your timber home journey is designing the house, but it’s not — it’s deciding where you will build it. When location is everything, these are the three most important things that should factor into your decision.

A Site Better • Evaluating your property early in the process can uncover hidden costs and design challenges. Here’s how to prepare.

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9 TOPICS TO TAKE UP WITH TIMBER HOME PROVIDERS

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Post-and-Beam vs. Timber Framing

SIPs Can Help You Save

Design 101

WHO TO HIRE?

7 things architects want you to know

spatial effects • Ensure your home and the rooms inside it are appropriately sized by planning ahead.

Barefoot in Bali • A look at the art of a timber frame across the ocean.

Master Planning • The way you arrange rooms in a floor plan is the key to having a home that satisfies.

5 ways to make a small floor plan work • Many modern homeowners are seeking smaller houses. For some, it’s about saving money and managing maintenance; for others, it’s about being eco-conscious and reducing your footprint on the planet. Whatever the reason, going “small” isn’t good enough — you need a house that supports your lifestyle. The good news? You can have both.

TAKING STOCK • A custom design often starts with a preexisting floor plan. Here’s a look at how one popular starting point has been transformed into three fully personalized homes.

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DESIGN TIP

8 Steps to a Better Build • Careful preparation and realistic expectations will help make construction a smooth and enjoyable experience.

CODE COMPLIANCE

SPECIAL DELIVERY

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The Builders’ View

HIDDEN TALENTS • Connecting power, plumbing and ductwork in a timber home requires planning, but you have options.

SAVING ENERGY: it’s as easy as …

THE healthy TIMBER HOME • Keep your interior fresh and fit with these clean-indoor-living hints.

The Inside Track • An impressive timber frame is the backbone of an awe-inspiring home. Read on to get the scoop on how it’s done.

HEARTHS • The perfect fireplace will heat up your home’s design and comfort. Use this guide to navigate through your options.

RECLAIMED MATERIALS STAINS

CABINETRY COUNTERTOPS

WOOD FLOORING ROOFING

OTHER FLOORING OPTIONS

RUSTIC REFUGE • Rugged and refined elements come together with dramatic effect in this personalized timber frame home in the Catskills.

ALMOST HEAVEN • A wrong turn on a West Virginia highway puts one couple on the right path to the timber home promise land.

A Change in Course • One fun-loving couple’s approach to life includes living in a barn — and storing antique automobiles in the living room.