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What is timber frame construction? Construct a tried-and-true timber frame using timber framing joints in this how-to, complete with helpful tips. Traditional timber framing looks great, and is very ...

i now own a house! well, actually it's a condo, 3rd floor of a triplex. it's fantastic. building is 100 years old, of course, as these things go in Boston. it was renovated and condo-ized in 2003. so ...