Building on Rural Land? Understand the Utilities Before You Design the Home
“There’s power at the road.” For someone considering a beautiful piece of rural land, those words can sound reassuring. The property may already feel like the right place for the…
Before You Buy Land for a Custom Home, Find Out What You’re Really Buying
You found the property. Maybe it is a wooded mountainside with a view that seems to stretch forever, a lakefront parcel where you can already picture the great room facing…
Timber Frame Floor Plans Designed to Bring People Together
Some homes seem to collect people. Often, the reason can be traced back to the floor plan. Someone settles onto a stool while dinner is being prepared. A conversation moves…
Planning Your Custom Home Driveway
A well-designed driveway balances site constraints, everyday functionality, and architectural character. Here’s how to plan yours. A driveway is much more than a route from the street to…
Choosing the Right Windows for Your Timber-Framed Home
Understanding the styles, features, and design considerations that shape both comfort and curb appeal. Few choices influence the look and feel of a finished home as much as…
Planning Exterior Doors for a Custom Timber Frame Home
From welcoming guests to framing mountain views, exterior doors significantly impact the look and feel of your custom home. Exterior doors do more than connect a home to…
The Key Players of Your Custom-Home Dream Team
A simple guide to the professionals involved in designing and building a custom timber frame home. In the custom home construction world, you’ll hear a lot of job titles:…
Conversations to Expect Before Your Timber Frame Home Construction Begins
From permits to site access, early conversations help align vision, logistics, and construction planning. Early conversations between homeowners and their design and build teams—covering site access, permitting, inspections,…
What to Know for a Comfortable Home: Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling
Heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) is a key part of a high-performance timber frame home. Table of Contents: Why is HVAC Extra Important in Timber Frame Homes? What are…
Fixtures That Stand the Test of Time
Discover how the right selections can enhance durability, elevate daily function, and support the long-term livability of your custom timber frame house. Seemingly small finishes have a major…
