Post and beam and timber frame are both beautiful methods of building but most people think of them as one and the same. Although they are similar, there are subtle differences between them. Both are ...

What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

“Natural Timber Frame Homes: Building with Wood, Stone, Clay and Straw,” by Wayne J. Bingham and Jerod Pfeffer (Gibbs Smith, $29.95) Authors Bingham and Pfeffer make the case for “building naturally” ...

When Dave and Becky Lime purchased a 2.5-acre lot on Linwood Lake near Wyoming, Minn., during the mid-'80s, they decided to take on an ambitious project: building a timber frame home. Timber framing ...