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Stronger, Faster, Better – the Inside story of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

By Katie Shaw | September 28, 2017

We began using SIPs from carefully vetted providers to help homeowners reduce energy bills and to improve the overall quality of Woodhouse homes. With all of the additional benefits that SIPs provide, we will continue to use them as a standard feature of Woodhouse designs.

Featured House of the Month: CrestView

By Ryan Kennedy | September 28, 2017

The CrestView plan was inspired by the scenic views afforded from the multitude of windows and viewing areas within this open concept floor plan. With 1628 SF of living space, the CrestView is efficiently designed to feel much more spacious than its actual square footage.

5 Outstanding Woodhouse Timber Frame Lake Homes

By Katie Shaw | August 11, 2017

Woodhouse timber frame lake homes are a special place to call home. Sunsets and sunrises bookend one’s days while the gentle lapping of the waves invite everyone to unplug and relax.  Here’s a look at five spectacular Woodhouse lake homes that will spark your sense of adventure and make you wonder how long it is until the weekend starts

Featured House of the Month: Prairie View Barn Home

By Katie Shaw | June 28, 2017

Have you dreamed of restoring and converting an old timber frame barn into a unique home, but don’t want to deal with the maintenance that comes with antique structures? The Prairie View pre-designed post and beam barn home gives you a balance of a beautiful timber structure inside a modern, yet comfortable home.

Marketing Tips for ISPs: Using Pinterest

By Katie Shaw | June 27, 2017

They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. So how many customers is a picture on Pinterest worth? Over 70 million people use Pinterest to curate online bulletin boards where they “pin” images of  what inspires them to save and share for later. It’s kind of like a picture book version of a web bookmark. And do you know what the #1 category is for these millions of Pinterest users? Home & Décor.

Stewart Speaks: Defining a Timber Frame Hybrid Home

By Katie Shaw | June 27, 2017

Defining a Woodhouse Timber Framed Hybrid Home Timber frame hybrid homes combine the best load carrying capabilities of a standard timber frame with the uniquely strong insulating qualities of Structural…

Step 5 to Building Your Home: Construction Phase

By Ryan Kennedy | June 1, 2017

You have signed your purchase agreement, designed your dream home with your architect, and have selected your builder team. Now it’s building time! This is an exciting time for owners and…

Featured House of the Month: Sylvan Cottage

By Katie Shaw | May 30, 2017

Looking for a plan that is designed for gatherings? Sylvan Cottage is a member of the Two-Story cabin plan series, which feature cathedral ceilings in the great room and a timber frame porch — an ideal year-round meeting-place for friends and family.

5 Fabulous Must-Haves for Your Timber Frame Ski Chalet

By Katie Shaw | May 18, 2017

Ski chalets are the perfect dream vacation spots for skiers and non-skiers alike.  Their hand-crafted, exposed timber beams, high ceilings and expansive windows give everyone the spacious feel of a ski lodge but with the privacy of a home.  A timber frame ski chalet is the place you want to be after a long day of skiing, snowboarding or hiking on the slopes. And while it’s not a secret, it’s important to know the best things to include in your ski chalet.

Timber Frame Joinery 101: A Woodworking Tradition

By Katie Shaw | May 4, 2017

Woodhouse timber frame joinery is unique among timber frame manufacturers. Learn about this timber frame staple and how we build on a long, proud timber frame tradition. In every craft…

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