As the days begin to grow shorter and the air shows its first hint of a chill, my thoughts wander to the ‘summer that never was’ here in New England. Yes, we had a few warm days, but not nearly enough, so please forgive me if I wax poetic about the season we didn’t have…
In my first post “The Education of Beam Babe” I promised to tell you what has gone right with our carriage house barn and what could have gone better. I’m pleased to report that far more was done and has gone right than has gone wrong. Of the two things that have gone wrong, the…
Part three in the series Homes I’m Loving Right Now is actually a barn addition to a beautiful 1700’s cape located in central New England. The young accomplished family loves to spend free time riding their horses. I challenge you to imagine a more bucolic New England setting. The lifestyle is so much a part…
I was thinking today about how much I love my Victorian-era carriage house post & beam. What is your favorite style of post and beam architecture?[polldaddy poll=1873407] Want more information about Yankee Barn Homes? Request more information and connect with our team at 800-258-9786. CONTACT US
Part two in my series on Homes I’m Loving Right Now focuses on a gorgeous house in the hills of New Hampshire. Within walking distance of a lake resort and a 10 minute drive to a major ski area, this home has a great deal to offer and that’s before you walk through the front…
I must admit, I’m a home magazine junkie. I subscribe to most of them and those I don’t I often wind up buying on the newsstand. I read them from cover to cover the same way sports fans pour over league stats. I get many of my ideas from them and at times discover something…
Note: Please see July 10, 2009 post for A-K Lag Screw: A lag screw is a screw with a square or hexagonal head. Sometimes called a lag bolt. They are larger and stronger than regular screws. Lower Girt: A girt is a lower beam. In a post and beam home, it can be a…
There may be times during the build process when certain terminology is used by industry people that we might not understand. This happened to me more than once when my husband and I were building. I could have used a “cheat sheet” of terms, so thought I’d assist any of you who might feel the…
Post and Beam homes are typically expected to cost more than a 2×4 “stick built” home. The reasons for this are many and varied, with the main ones being the cost of the high quality wood timber frame versus inexpensive wood studs, superior insulation, and the typical use of large glass areas. That being said,…
Choosing the right colors for the interior of your post and beam home can be a challenge. Some questions to ask: What goes with the wood timber frame? What feeling do I want to evoke in this room? Does the room get a lot of light? What is this room going to be used for?…
As promised, or threatened depending on how you look at it, I’m going to write a series of posts about the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding our new timber frame carriage house. My Carriage house as it looks today. Please allow me to give you a little background history about our home site. The property…
The kitchen layout is one of the first considerations when designing a home. Many of your preferences will need to be considered and decided before drawings of your new or remodeled home may begin. Will you have an eat-in kitchen? Do you prefer an open family area as part of the floor plan or do…