General

Exterior of a timber frame home at sunset with large gabled porch, warm interior lighting, and covered patio facing a grassy yard.

Custom Timber Frame Home – Upper Peninsula, Michigan

By Frank Tybush | December 4, 2025

This home began with a meeting almost ten years ago, when the homeowners first shared their vision for a place on the water in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Over time, that…

Is a Wood Stove Right for Your Timber Frame Cabin?

By Woodhouse | November 17, 2025

Discover the benefits, drawbacks, and modern innovations in wood stoves for timber frame cabins.      When it comes to heating timber frame cabins, few options capture the nostalgic charm…

A classic car set in front of a timber frame car barn.

Timber Frame Forever Home in the New York Finger Lakes

By Frank Tybush | November 13, 2025

Timber Frame Forever Home in the New York Finger Lakes Designed with age-in-place principles, this beautifully crafted timber frame house in the Finger Lakes area of New York, perfectly encapsulates…

Smart Places to Add Storage

By Woodhouse | November 13, 2025

Learn how integrated shelving, window benches, and hidden cabinets keep homes clutter-free without compromising style.   Designing your dream home is as much about efficiency as it is about elegance.…

Zero-Clearance vs. Masonry Fireplaces: Key Considerations

By Woodhouse | November 5, 2025

How to choose the fireplace that’s perfect for your Woodhouse timber-framed home.      Timber-framed homes and fireplaces are a quintessential duo, fusing beauty and function. In addition to providing…

Stunning Plans with Must-See Primary Suites

By Woodhouse | October 16, 2025

Enjoy more room (and more possibilities!) for your primary suite with Woodhouse timber framing house plans.     Here at Woodhouse, we outfit our timber frame dream homes for luxurious…

Fireplace Inspiration to Welcome Fall

By Woodhouse | October 9, 2025

Embrace crisp mornings and cozy evenings with fireplace inspiration that proves a timber frame home is the perfect place to gather, relax and enjoy the season.   Timber frame design…

Sustainable & Smart: Reclaimed Materials FAQ

By Woodhouse | September 30, 2025

Reclaimed materials are the secret ingredient to achieving a timber frame home with inimitable style.      Reclaimed materials are a hot commodity and bring clever design to any custom…

Designing the Perfect Laundry Space

By Woodhouse | September 29, 2025

Ideas, insights, and floor plan inspiration to design a laundry room that works hard—and looks great doing it.     In today’s timber frame homes, even the most practical spaces…

The Building Process

What Sets the Woodhouse Process Apart

By Woodhouse | September 25, 2025

  Discover how our personalized timber frame home plans and prices set the Woodhouse process apart.   When your new home crosses the finish line, you should be filled with…