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The right windows and doors will go a long way toward boosting your home’s energy efficiency and comfort.
With legislation phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs, it's time to brush up on your energy-efficient light bulb opti…
Forget high-tech gadgetry or the latest green-washing trend. These eco-friendly home design basics will prime any home for increased efficiency.
With its blooming arts district, spectacular natural landmarks and deeply ingrained historical memory, Chattanooga offers a wealt…
Kitchen islands are the most frequently requested kitchen-design element in homes. Check out this array of kitchen island photos …
High in the Rockies' San Juan Range, a post and beam home proves to be just as gorgeous as the art gracing its walls.
An environmentally friendly Michigan post and beam timber frame home is short on waste and long on beauty and comfort.
A handcrafted Montana vacation home echoes an Old West mood.
A horse-loving homeowner builds a hybrid vacation cabin in the North Carolina mountains.
This woodsy North Carolina cabin is all about tranquility and easy living for all who stay here.
A New York barn heads to Texas when a couple decides to build a secluded timber frame house for summertime.
Finding the perfect home site goes far beyond discovering a spot with a great view. Before you buy, read on for a few factors you…
A Tennessee vacation home provides a couple with a respite from the Florida heat and plenty of room for grandchildren.
Thinking about acting as the general contractor for your own building project? Here's what you need to know.
Ceramic artist Nancy Cannon crafts nature-inspired tiles using a traditional Japanese method.
Choosing decor that's as gorgeous as it is good for the planet has never been easier.
The Blue Ridge by the Log Connection, winner of honorable mention for Best Plan Between 2,500 and 4,000 Square Feet in the 2011 C…
From conception to construction, build a fantastic deck that’s functional, too.
Dress up your timber home's great room without breaking the bank.
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
Planning energy efficiency before a home is built eases the amount of retrofitting that will have to be done later. Consider these 15 tips when choosing everything from your floor plan to your appliances.
Missteps to avoid when laying out interior spaces.
The colors in your home’s interior should emanate balance and peace. One designer shows you how to make it happen.
Get ideas for cutting costs while planning and designing your log or timber home's kitchen.
Hurricane Ivan delivers the logs for a handcrafted Pennsylvania home.
For a harmonious environment within your timber frame home, incorporate some of the following principles to enjoy the benefits of feng shui.
Self-taught stained-glass artist Robert Oddy is breaking new ground in the medium by teaching others his unique technique.
Try these ideas for a low-maintenance log home landscape with little effort.
