Would you be able to handle the responsibilities of serving as the general contractor for your own home? Experts explain the work involved in self-contracting.

A general contractor is a person you can hire to manage a group of quality trades to make your remodel dreams come true.

Building a Structurally Sound Relationship when Hiring a General Contractor, courtesy of Anita Clark Realtor

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The Golden Girls house has a lot of age in place features you can consider for your own home. Read on to learn more about them!

From a surprising kitchen steal to the window treatments worth splurging on, Emily Ward and Louisa Pierce talk shop about AD’s May cover story with actor Emma Roberts

We all have been there! Not finding contentment with our home, even when we are struggling with the stages we are in with our home. What's important is that we need to focus on the little things that make us happy.

5 Steps to Get Started in General Transcription Work from Home. Great for WAHMs & SAHMs.

Aesthetic bookshops can be the perfect place to take a bomb Instagram pic in. Here are some of the best looking bookstores in the world!

We visit the charming family home of birthkeeper Sunni Hart and her partner Pete Baxter, the co-founder of Hope St Radio.

Living in a tiny house may mean a simpler life in general, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to all luxuries! You can still enjoy many of the same amenities as those in a larger home, just on a smaller scale.

Unveil your dream winter cabin nestled in snowy woods. Discover mountain cabins and houses in the woods perfect for a serene winter getaway. Explore now!

Jonathan Wilmot and Robert Tucker have lived in Rochester at Restoration House since 1994. Growing up in Australia, Robert Tucker had set his sights on seeing the world and becoming a writer. ‘In those days I was teaching myself how to describe visual phenomena in words - it

Anna Keen, a mum-of-two from Oxfordshire and the creator of Instagram account @theinteriorframe, shares the renovation journey of her 1930s home.

Create a home that works well for retirement. Learn the essentials of aging in place architecture to prepare for comfortable senior living!

For people dreaming of a home in France, there are certain differences you should know between houses in France and homes in the U.S.

Recently I was introduced to designer Matthew Carter‘s work via Pinterest, and my heart skipped a beat. Intrigued to learn more, I visited Matthew’s website and fell head over heels for his traditional, southern style. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Matthew is known for breathing new life into antiques and heirlooms, and for designing houses and spaces that respect history but […]

The goal was to create a residence expressly around the pieces he and his wife cherish—and make the house a symbol of their aesthetic.

As admirers of Justine Cook’s distinct brand of "detailed minimalism," we were intrigued to learn of a new rental project from the creator of Harp Studio—t

Subtle elegance guided the design of an art-loving couple’s Lincoln Park home. The suburbs aren’t for everyone. That’s particularly true of a couple who already had their pleasant, in-bed-at-a-respectable-hour pace in the rearview mirror when they called the revered design firm McAlpine a second time. Fifteen years ago, architect Greg Tankersley created the clients’ first custom-built home. Together with Bobby McAlpine and general contractor John Morgan, he stewarded the process again when the

More than just a sustainable home renovation, this 1950s Melbourne cottage delights in all things natural.

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Rustic Design Ideas: Find gorgeous images of rustic style homes with design tips to help you create a beautifully designed home.

The pavilion stands amidst a lush landscape abutting a Toronto ravine. This small glowing lantern, a quiet retreat and a pool house, blurs the distinction between inside and outside: a large fireplace is central to both interior and exterior living areas, wood flooring continues seamlessly from inside to outside terrace, and large glass and wood doors open fully to the outdoors. A minimal hanging steel structure suspends the continuous clerestory which enfolds both interior and exterior living spaces beneath it.

Image 4 of 17 from gallery of Brunswick House / Placement. Photograph by Tom Ross

A list of Universal Design new home features you should consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider "aging in place" in the home of your dreams! I encourage you to give these Universal Design principles a lot of thought before building or remodeling your house!

Buildings, like many other things, wear down over time, so it's no surprise that cities and countrysides are home to abandoned lighthouses and misused warehouses. But a rising architectural approach called adaptive reuse offers a way to give a second life to these structures.

Hand Hewn Reclaimed Barnwood Box Beams for CeilingsThese dimensional beams were hand cut nearly two centuries ago, using hand tools like broad axes and adzes to chop away excess material; turning a round tree log into a square beam suitable for building a structure. A hand hewn box beam is made from the skins of a solid beam. Hand Hewn box beams bring warmth and visual intrigue into your room and give you a story to tell as a bonus. Each of our reclaimed hand hewn box beams is different from the next and have irresistible character and charm. Our hand hewn box beams are built with material from solid American antique reclaimed hand hewn barn wood beams, and push your design over the top. Box beams are a great way to hide existing structural elements or just to add to the room's aesthetic appeal. Box beams offer the look of solid beams with the benefits of custom sizing and lightweight installation.Stop Shopping & Get On Your Way. Request a Same-Day Quote for your Custom Box Beam. All of our ceiling box beams are custom priced and made to your specifications, therefore no online pricing is available. No worries though, enter your dimensions and quantities in the quote request on the product page and we'll get you your pricing immediately. You won't be disappointed, and we won't contact you beyond providing the quote.Why Use Box Beams for Ceilings?Box beams replicate the look of solid timber but have an improved workability and practicality: they’re generally more uniform in dimension throughout the length of the beam, are available in any length and width combination, are lighter and easier to install than solid beams.We hand make box beams for your project in rough sawn, hand hewn, and resawn (which is the antique wood beam core that remains once the outer patina skins have been removed).  You can buy with confidence knowing your box beams are being built by the largest vertically integrated producer of reclaimed wood products anywhere, and we make thousands of hand made box beams every year. It's important to know who's making your beams in a time when everything seems to be made by someone other than who we gave our money to. Not here though. Every single step is done by us, done here, done onsite. In fact, if you're local you're more than welcome to make an appointment to come see the process real-time. You'll be amazed.This listing is for unfinished reclaimed barnwood Hand Hewn Box Beams.Learn more about our box beams and material options by reading through this page first. Please contact us if you have a particular need or request which is not offered in this listing. We do not carry box beams in stock, every box beam is custom made to your specifications. Depending upon specifications and total beam quantity, lead times average 8-12 weeks.Use these links below to view our other material texture types: Rough Sawn Box BeamsResawn Box BeamsNew Euro White Oak Wood Box BeamsAll of our reclaimed material is from our own onsite 30,000sf inventory and is kiln dried, fumigated for powder post beetles, nylon brushed, and often power-washed (only if this step would not significantly remove the desired patina) What To Read: Faux Wood Beams - Ultimate Box Beam Ceiling Buyer's GuideSummary:Hand hewn reclaimed barnwood box beams for ceilingsBeams hand cut using hand tools nearly two centuries agoMade from solid American antique reclaimed hand hewn barn wood beamsEach beam has unique character and charmBox beams offer the look of solid timber with improved workability and practicalityCustom sizing and lightweight installationPrice quotes available via call, email, or quote request formBox beams made by the largest vertically integrated producer of reclaimed wood productsLocal appointments available to see the process real-time.Got Questions? Give us a call, text, or emailJoe at 714-557-9655 [email protected] Time To Ship:8-12 weeks from date of order. It does not take this much time to actually build your custom box beam of course. By placing your order here, you are securing your position in our production queue. Shipping: Update: Update: Due to ever-increasing shipping prices, shipping is no longer included. All shipping, parcel or freight, will be quoted and charged separately.Beams over 106 inches (108 including packaging) cannot ship by parcel (UPS/FedEx) and will need to be sent by flatbed (Less Than Truck Load or Full Truck Load Freight). Once your order is received we will run a shipping estimate through several LTL carriers and provide you with the separate shipping cost. This will be collected separately prior to shipment. Since there is such a delay between the shipping quote and the actual shipping date, carriers will not confirm or lock-in cost estimates that are not within 3 weeks of ship date. An updated shipping quote will be done three weeks prior to completion of production. Shipping costs (be they by parcel service (UPS or FedEx or LTL Freight) will be passed through to you as a separate transaction and due two weeks prior to completion. Please note, LTL shipping rates we are currently receiving start at $2,000. You have the option of receiving a full refund for your order so long as we have not begun production. Once production has begun on your custom order we cannot offer refunds.

Hendel Homes along with Vivid Interior Design is responsible for the design of this modernized English Tudor in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

In a family's retreat on Bainbridge Island, architect Dana Webber remodeled spaces that designer Mindy Gayer imbued with warm, laidback flair.

Completed in 2011 in Nannberga, Sweden. Images by Mikael Olsson . We found a small granary for sale outside Borlänge, in the Dalarna region of Sweden. It was a modest construction in design and dimensions, but...

Get to know the "grand old ladies" of architecture—Victorian houses. These richly designed structures are beautiful, with colorful details and trim.

Living in a tiny house may mean a simpler life in general, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to all luxuries! You can still enjoy many of the same amenities as those in a larger home, just on a smaller scale.

Designer Lynn Kloythanomsup tapped into a moody, English vibe for this San Francisco home.