Post & Beam Living Blog
Exterior Do’s & Don’ts for the Aesthetically Challenged – Part I
As promised in my previous post, The Design Dilemma, I’d like to talk aboutthe exterior…
Tour of My Carriage House
Here's a virtual video of my Carriage House. This was created as we finished the design phase…
Second Floors, to Plank or Not to Plank?
One of the beauties of a timber frame home is the gorgeous planked ceiling…
I’m Not Getting Any Younger…
The other day I asked a friend of mine what would be important to her…
Post & Beam Architecture is NOT Synonymous with Log Home Living
Many people see the terms academic help "post and beam" or "timber frame" as synonymous…
Post & Beam Home Design…Lesson #7
Lesson # 7: If Structure Matters, Aesthetics Are Paramount. This is where I’m probably going…
Lesson #6 Structure Matters
Lesson # 6: Structure Matters. The beauty of post and beam design is the number…
Post & Beam Home Design…Lesson #5
Lesson # 5: Make It a Collaborative Effort: aka The Poker Game. As the women,…
Post & Beam Home Design…Lesson #4
Lesson # 4: Be Ready To Compromise. No matter how prepared you are, how many…
Post & Beam Home Design…Lesson #3
Lesson # 3: Know what you need. Know what you want. Consider interior & exterior. …
Post & Beam Home Design: 7 Lessons Learned
The Design Dilemma: 7 Lessons Learned When my husband and I agreed to…
Oo-La-La: Post and Beam Meets the Louis’ (XIV, XV, and XVI)
I must confess: I’ve not always been a fan of the boys and their over…
Choosing a Post and Beam Building Site – 3 Things to Consider Before Breaking Ground
Consideration 1 – It’s true – size matters…but not that much. It’s not the…
Do I Really Need Four Bedrooms?
It seems that everyday, all day, we are hearing about this tough economic climate…
Get Inspired by these 5 Beautiful Barns
1. The Classic Little Red Barn Just like the Little Black Dress, the Little Red…
Building the Post and Beam Dream (aka The Education of BeamBabe)
For those of you who have realized you want to live in a post and…
