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Do I Really Need Four Bedrooms?

By BeamBabe on March 5, 2009 in Building & Design, Green Living, Post & Beam Barns, Styling & Decorating, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

It seems that everyday, all day, we are hearing about this tough economic climate and how we should conserve. Last night, I ran across my dog-tattered copy of a remarkable design book, The Not So Big House by Sarah Susanka, which discusses simplifying and reducing the size of your new house (www.notsobighouse.com). If you [...]

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Building the Post & Beam Dream (aka The Education of BeamBabe)

By BeamBabe on March 1, 2009 in Building & Design, Post & Beam Barns, Post & Beam Home, Styling & Decorating, The Beam Babe, timber frame, Tips & Tidbits, Vacation & Second Homes

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Anon.

We’re happy with Yankee Barn and with our barn. You did what you said you’d do. The production office was nice to deal with. Read More

R.T., Wyoming

I’d like people to see this as an option to the way things are done traditionally. I think it makes sense to do as much as you can in a factory environment. It is very satisfying to see what Yankee Barns did. Read More

G.K., Connecticut

Chose YBH for the creativity and flexibility of design and quality. The production office was most cooperative and patient as our direction changed several times. We love our barn, it’s what we always wanted and are very happy. Read More

Anon., Maine

Chose YBH for the quick response after initial contact. Quality of product and flexibility of schedule. Our Design Manager was excellent. He understood what we wanted and took our plans and worked them into a Yankee Barn frame and was a great help when questions came up during the application process for the building permit. The [...] Read More

G.S., Pennsylvania

Chose YBH for it’s superior design, quality and lower maintenance of exterior. The production office personnel are all professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Read More

J.S., Colorado

We were very pleased with the job supervisor; he worked extremely hard and made the job go smoothly. The job went up so fast and looks great. Read More

J.M., Vermont

Chose YBH for flexibility of design, openness of floor plan and overall appearance. There were no surprises. We made several changes and your folks were pleasant and easy to work with. The production office went out of their way to make the whole process pleasant. We love our beautiful home and would not change one [...] Read More

R.M., New Hampshire

YBH was more specific, more professional and more customer service oriented. The production office showed patience, endurance and were good facilitators. Read More

A.P., Pennsylvania

Great product. Great company. Good Service. Planner came to the site and planned it from there.It worked out well. Production Office very helpful. Overall impression – outstanding. Read More

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