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 ...

The great debate when it comes to lake homes is whether to call the street side or the lake side the “front.” For Laurie and Dan Hoffend, whose timber-frame home is built into a cliff overlooking ...

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 ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

A whimsical icon of American architecture, an A-frame house is exactly what it sounds like: a building constructed in the shape of the letter A. Its steep, gabled roof extends all the way to the ...

Forget the cold, urban look of contemporary tiny home design and immerse yourself in the warm, cozy, and elegant ambiance of a timber-rich home on wheels that feels as old as time, even though it's ...

Seven Days is 30, and we need your help to celebrate. With your donation, we’ll stay on track, delivering rigorous reporting on Vermont news and culture. Some high-profile projects by Vermont timber ...