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Is a Makita Chain Mortiser For You?

By Brice Cochran

Makita Chain Mortiser, more specifically the 7104L 12A Chain Mortiser from Makita Corporation, is one of the bestsellers of the Japanese brand. Makita Corporation is a hundred years old company with a global footprint. Known for its diverse range of power tools, Makita has been a pioneer in many specialty tools including chain cutting tools. […]

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Why Do I Need A Timber Frame Engineer?

By Brice Cochran

Timber frame construction remains a beautiful, though unfortunately an uncommon method of constructing a residence or commercial building. But because it remains an uncommon method of construction, the timber frame construction design is not familiar to many contractors, including many structural engineers. Not just any contractor will be qualified to handle a timber frame project. […]

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When Do I Need a Timber Frame Designer

By Brice Cochran

Even before people find themselves in the process of building a new house, they usually already have a preconceived idea of what they want their house to look like. After all, we all grew up having dream houses in our minds. We know what color we want to paint our homes, what material will be […]

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Home Staging – Little Things, Big impact

By Brice Cochran

I am finding that a lot of my clients are ready to move on, but their current house has to sell first. It’s a common dilemma these days. Many people need to relocate or want to build their dream house, but haven’t been able to sell their current house in today’s overcrowded marked. “Staging” is […]

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A Quick Timber Frame Tutorial

By Brice Cochran

What Do You Mean, Timber Frame? When builders and architects say “timber frame” what they mean is that the structure of an entire building or maybe just a portion of it is supported primarily by large wooden timbers that are joined with pegs or by other types of decorative joinery. Almost always, the walls of […]

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Timber Frames – A Quick Overview

By Brice Cochran

This is a quick video on timber frames and how you can get one yourself.  We talk about what timber frames are, the different types of frames, the process to get a frame, the timber frame costs and your next steps in the getting a timber frame.  We hope you enjoy the video and please […]

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Choosing a Timber Frame Designer

By Brice Cochran

You’ve made the decision to build a timber frame home, or include timber elements as part of your home design. Now what? Begin by choosing a designer, either a designer employed by a specific timber frame (TF) company, or an independent home designer. While the former works for a TF company that may or may […]

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