Log and Timber Home Living

GOING WITH THE GRAIN

n the town of Delaware, Ohio, the heart of the state, Mike and Joyce Condit’s roots literally run deep. They care for acres of corn, soybeans and the occasional crop of wheat, committing to a way of life that sustains and rewards them. So, when they decided to build a timber-framed home that would express their personalities and welcome future generations of family and friends, they knew they would make it happen on familiar ground.

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