Construction trends are ever changing, but one that is here to stay for a while is the raw wood beam trend. Wooden beams or timbers add a natural element to any home. No matter the use as interior or ...

Q: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses. Is it ...

Utah-based Custom Wood Beams can renew, refresh and renovate your home. Rand Wilson says their beams are a timeless and historical form of construction that give any space more depth and interest. He ...

DEAR TIM: I’m getting ready to build a large room addition that needs a beam to support the floor joists. I’ve been told that a wood beam will work, but I’ve always seen steel I-beams in other houses.

Q: My house plan calls for steel beams that will support the floor joists and even parts of a brick wall. Can I substitute wood beams for steel? Is a steel I-beam hard to handle on the job site? Do ...

No matter the look of a room’s interior or the style of the decor, exposed ceiling beams can add depth and warmth to a home’s ambiance. The trend is more than a decor choice. Starter homes with ...

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PROS This south-facing loft is on the second floor of the 1913 Kistler Leather building, which was converted to lofts in 2016 and houses the Oak + Rowan restaurant on the ground floor. Enter into the ...

One thing we like about Arizona is how different our houses look compared with homes in other parts of the country. Many of us love the territorial style — the flat roofs, the parapet walls above the ...