Cost-Saving Tips
Expert advice on how to keep costs down following the construction of a log home or log cabin, including tips for saving money on your water bill, efficient heating & cooling, lowering your electric bill, and other cost-saving tips.
How can you cut costs when building a log house? A bit of time and effort could pay off in the long run, if you know what you are doing. Here are 8 tips to get your started:
Here are six tips to help you begin manage log home construction costs effectively with careful planning and attention to detail.
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Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
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Passive solar and other smart-design ideas can save you money without huge upfront costs
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Eight financial tips to help prepare you for the process of building a log home.
Doing more with less—stretch your dollars as far as they can go when planning your log home.
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
Reeling from sticker shock over what that heating system or dishwasher is going to cost? Despair not! Some things you'll invest b…
Get a posh interior without paying the price.
Many timber-home owners are warming up to the idea of zone heating, a new method that can save you a bundle on your energy bills.
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
Want to know more about green building? Here we introduce you to what's actually behind the ubiquitous label.
Here are some other ways owners can make all the right moves when designing and building energy efficient log homes.
What scares homeowners most about renewable energy systems is the upfront cost. But once the sticker shock subsides and they look at the big picture, they realize they might save money in the long run.
Tame high energy bills by following simple advice from the experts.
Four options for warming your log home's water supply.
Choosing windows for your log home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.
