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The June issue of Timber Home Living just came out today, and it's full of info on kitchens and baths. Here's a sneak peek:

"Nancy and Jim McFadden set forth on an excursion several years ago in search of a home, a timber-frame home fitting their…

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Added by Danielle Taylor on April 19, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Spring is here!

Spring is here, now's the time to put your building plans into action. We can help you design, cut and raise your Timber Frame Home quickly and efficiently.

Contact us, or visit the website at www.hamillcreek.com and we'll be happy to help you get started.

Added by Hamill Creek on April 1, 2011 at 12:25pm — No Comments

The April issue of Timber Home Living is on newsstands now...

... and it's all about small timber homes. After years of trending toward bigger homes, consumers today are recognizing the benefits of smaller residences; however, with less than an abundance of space, it takes more planning to get the most out of every inch of your home. In this issue, we show you how to do just that, so if you're planning on building a compact and efficient timber home, this is the issue you won't want to miss. Inside, you'll find:

 

- four gorgeous home…

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Added by Danielle Taylor on March 29, 2011 at 4:08pm — No Comments

timber frame's in arkansas

i am starting timber framing in arkansas. i have been timber framing for a while i just used different terms, and modern day methods. i have now taken on the old world traditional timber framing.

 i framed my first timber frame house back in 1997, and then framed alot of structures using timber framing techniques, and modern day framing methods, and i have a friend in idaho who is a really great timber framer, and i found him on face book, and it opened up a whole new world of…

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Added by terry perkins on February 9, 2011 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Reconnecting the Maker and the Buyer at WoodExpo 2011

New England Home Show’s 61st annual gathering of innovative Home, Remodeling, and Home Decor vendors, will also be host to WoodExpo 2011. Tommy MacDonald, the star of WGBH's Rough Cut-Woodworking with Tommy Mac, wanted to feature fine…

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Added by Glen Guarino on January 24, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Enjoying timber construction and fine wine in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

A few months ago, while on a short trip to the Roanoke Valley in southwestern Virginia, I took the opportunity to visit Chateau Morrisette Winery, located in Floyd, Virginia, between mile markers 171 and 172 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I knew this well-respected establishment at least included a timber-frame structure in its operations; what I didn't realize was that the winery's entire production facility and hospitality center were housed in one of the largest salvaged timber-frame…

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Added by Danielle Taylor on January 7, 2011 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Holiday Decorations

Here at Timber Home Living, our lobby bears are ready for the holiday party. Is your home decked out in lights and inflatable snowmen, or do you prefer something more low key? Post a few photos of your holiday decorations!

Added by Community Host on December 9, 2010 at 11:37am — 3 Comments

Glen Guarino in Works in Wood

Glen Guarino will exhibit three of his one-of-a kind furniture and mirrors in Works in Wood. The exhibition will be at the New Hope Arts Center November 20, 2010 to December 19, 2010. Opening Reception is Saturday, November 20, 2010 from to 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Admission is $10.00 or $5.00 for seniors, students and members of the art center.…

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Added by Glen Guarino on November 4, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Glen G Guarino in Signature Artist Exhibition

Glen G Guarino has

been accepted as a Signature Artist to Noyes Museum of Art in New Jersey. Guarino will be exhibiting two one-of-a kind pieces of furniture, Asian Interpretation Table and also Storm in the
Signature Artist Exhibition.…
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Added by Glen Guarino on September 18, 2010 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Timber Framing History

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Added by Hamill Creek on August 19, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Custom Jobs

We frequently discuss the idea of "customizing a plan to fit your needs" in the pages of Timber Home Living, but sometimes it can be hard to visualize exactly what types of changes that might entail. To help you get a better idea of just how much you can alter a stock plan, we dedicated a portion of our special floor plans issue (October 2010, on newsstands Sept. 1) to showcasing what five different homeowners did to a basic timber… Continue

Added by Whitney Richardson on August 11, 2010 at 4:30pm — 3 Comments

Exhibits we juried

Sitting Pretty Part 1…
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Added by Glen Guarino on August 3, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

The July/August issue of Timber Home Living is on newsstands now...

... and it's all about outdoor spaces. If you're planning on incorporating outdoor living space into your home's overall design, this is the issue you won't want to miss. Inside, you'll find:



- information on Passive House design (homes that only require 10% of an average home's energy consumption)

- a guide to energy-efficient window shopping

- an overview of several different varieties of fire pits for backyard entertaining

- a step-by-step guide to designing the perfect… Continue

Added by Danielle Taylor on July 27, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Glen G Guarino in 500 Cabinets, a Lark Publication

Glen G.Guarino, Guarino Furniture Designs has been… Continue

Added by Glen Guarino on July 17, 2010 at 4:02pm — No Comments

PrecisionCraft Timber Frame Homes Celebrates its 20 Year Anniversary

PrecisionCraft Timber Frame Homes, the industry leader in the design, manufacturing and construction of custom mountain style homes, is celebrating its twenty year anniversary today. Since its founding on May 21, 1990, PrecisionCraft has worked diligently to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering the best in customer service, creative design, product quality and construction solutions. In doing so,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Hetherington on May 21, 2010 at 12:16pm — No Comments

More Best Timber Homes 2010

When a couple with a primary home in Alaska wanted to build a vacation getaway, they thought immediately of their old stomping grounds in Idaho — specifically the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. They built a gorgeous retreat that brings in lots of light. One of our picks for Best Timber Homes… Continue

Added by Tim Schreiner on April 29, 2010 at 10:43am — No Comments

Learn Timber Framing

Heirloom Timber Framing is hosting an unique 7 day timber frame workshop. Visit Heirloom Timber Framing's online home for details.



See you for the fun in Brasstown!



Ford Hall

Heirloom Timber Framing…



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Added by Ford Hall Heirloom TimberFraming on April 23, 2010 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Best Timber Homes of 2010



We're about to unveil the editors' picks of the Best Timber Homes of 2010. We've poured over hundreds — perhaps thousands — of photos of gorgeous timber homes that have come across our desks throughout the past year. The nine great timber frames we've chosen will be showcased in our special newsstand-only issue next month.



The homes range from rustic to ridiculously contemporary and from relatively modest to mega-luxurious. One thing is… Continue

Added by Tim Schreiner on April 8, 2010 at 11:53am — No Comments

The Art of Wood, a Seminar By Tony Williams and Glen G. Guarino

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Added by Glen Guarino on April 7, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Functional Forms by Glen G Guarino Video

The gallery that is hosting Glen's solo show of 23 pieces of furniture designed and made by him just sent us this video.


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Added by Glen Guarino on March 29, 2010 at 9:58pm — No Comments

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