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4 Ways Yankee Barn Homes Are Living Green

4 Ways Yankee Barn Homes Are Living Green

By on February 4, 2012 in Barn Homes, Green Living, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

While you don’t hear so much about it in some circles lately, we at Yankee Barn Homes understand many people are still concerned with the effects on the environment when building and occupying a new home; they want to be ” living green”. Therefore, we would like to explain how and why we are a [...]

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5 Reasons Why Barn Homes are THE BEST!!!!!

By on January 26, 2012 in Additions, Barn Homes, Building & Design, Carriage House, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

I know what you’re thinking,  “she wouldn’t be the managing editor and major contributor to Post & Beam Living if she didn’t believe barn homes were the best”, but they really are, and here’s my proof: 1. A Vast Array of Exterior Styles One might think in order to be a barn home, a structure [...]

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NOW LIVE! A New Yankee Barn Homes Website

By on January 16, 2012 in Advertisements, Barn Homes, Carriage House, Post & Beam Barns, Post & Beam Home, timber frame, Vacation & Second Homes

Come One, Come All! Please join Post and Beam Living in welcoming the new and improved Yankee Barn Homes interactive website. While a few areas are still under construction -  we are a building company that’s always trying to better ourselves – the site is definitely far enough along for everyone to enjoy. We are [...]

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Post and Beam Living Presents: 6 Resources For Great Decor You Might Not Know!

By on January 9, 2012 in Barn Homes, Green Living, Post & Beam Home, Styling & Decorating, The Beam Babe, timber frame, Tips & Tidbits

This is the time of year I like to rejuvenate both myself and my home, by finding new and unique things going on in the world of interior design. When you live in a timber frame home, you possess a “WOW” factor that comes not only with the beautifully exposed post and beam, but also [...]

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Winter Fun In and Around A Yankee Barn Home

By on December 28, 2011 in Barn Homes, Carriage House, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

Winter officially arrived last week and in colder areas of the US, that means “let the cold weather activities begin”.  The mountains, lakes and plains are covered in snow and open for business. As I traveled home from the coast of Maine the day after Christmas, I saw an amazing number of cars streaming north [...]

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Holiday Dreams In Barn Homes

By on December 20, 2011 in Barn Homes, Carriage House, Christmas Decorations, Post & Beam Home, timber frame

As we enter full-swing into the holiday season, Post and Beam Living would like to share a few pictures which demonstrate why the December holidays spent in barn homes are like no other. The warmth of the post and beam structure combined with the decorations of the holidays is a perfect fit. With all the [...]

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Post and Beam Living Recommends 8 Last-Minute Gifts

By on December 12, 2011 in Building & Design, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Gifts, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

Last week, I brought you 10 Gift Ideas For The Post & Beam/Timber Frame Enthusiast, however now it’s crunch-time. You’re still looking and you’re running out of time. Panic is beginning to set in. Never fear – Post and Beam Living is here to calm those frazzled nerves with 8 last-minute gifts you can still [...]

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6 Hot Resources for Barn Homes

By on November 28, 2011 in Building & Design, Post & Beam Barns, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

Once you’ve decided to buy that wonderful timber frame barn home from Yankee Barn Homes, or if you’re looking to add barn style elements to your home, Post and Beam Living has put together 6 “must know” resources just for you. #1. Barn Door Hardware  This site is perfect for those looking for “the real [...]

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Yes, This Carriage House by Yankee Barn Homes Really IS Where I Live!

By on November 25, 2011 in Carriage House, Post & Beam Barns, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

I know I’ve posted about it a number of times, but I still get people wondering if this truly is my home. YES, it really is where I live; along with my husband and our two Boxers, Deacon and Violet. When I post pictures such as the following, I’ve most likely either just run out [...]

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A Barn Style Home By Yankee Barn Homes Nears Completion

By on November 21, 2011 in Building & Design, Post & Beam Home, The Beam Babe, timber frame

Although this house is not yet finished, I wanted to share a few scouting photos with you as this post and beam barn home has some very nice architectural features.  I love the front porch of this home as you rarely see a hipped roof on a porch these days. It is a perfect way [...]

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