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Design Your Log Home

Here you'll find Log Home Living's best advice on designing your log home or log cabin--both inside and out. Get tips for every room in your house, including inspiration for your log home's furniture, windows, fireplaces, lighting fixtures, furniture, decks, flooring and more.

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Log Home Living Holiday Gift Guide
This season, let us help you give the log home fans in your life a season to remember with these unique holiday finds.
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Safe Practices for Your Log Home Fireplace
Stay warm and cozy this season by building the perfect fire for your log home fireplace.
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The Home-Security System You Need ASAP
With the NuTone Knock Video Doorbell, you will never wonder who's knocking at the door. Keep your family safe and secure with thi…
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Should You Install Radiant In-Floor Heat?
If you think radiant in-floor heat is the best option for your log home, planning for it early on is essential.
How to Expand + Renovate a Log Home
How to Expand + Renovate a Log Home
Sometimes, you need a change of plans... floor plans that is. Find out all you need to know about expanding a renovating your log…
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Which is Your Favorite? 5 Log Home Styles
Use these 5 classic motifs as a starting point for your log home's design. What style will you pick?
Foliage-Inspired Finds for Your Log Home
Foliage-Inspired Finds for Your Log Home
Autumn puts on quite a show! But why leave the splendor to the great outdoors when you can outfit your log home in the shades of …
Your Guide to Daylight Basements
Your Guide to Daylight Basements
Is a daylight basement right for your log home? We examine the key factors to consider.
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5 High-Tech Products for Your Log Home
High-tech homes are where it’s at, even in a rustic, all-natural log home. These cool home-technology products could make your life easier (and help you save a little money in the process.)
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Reader Submitted: 9 Log Home Vacation Spots
Get a personal feel for some amazing log home destinations, courtesy of our readers!
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5 Ways to Add Water Conservation to Your Home
Focusing on your log home landscape’s water conservation strategies saves time, money and the environment.
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Build a DIY Wine Rack
Exceptional details give this easy DIY project that coveted pro touch.
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Ditch Outdated Appliances to Save Energy
Replacing outdated appliances may be expensive, but your wallet and the environment will thank you in the long run.
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The Best Eco-Friendly Lights for Your Log Home
Lighting takes up a large part of your homes energy. Make it efficient to save money and the environment.
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This Solar-Powered Water-Pumping System is Great for Off-Grid-Living
This product solves all problems of electricity and water, so you can continue to live as deep into nature as you please.
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Artist Spotlight: The Iron Studio
In the skillful hands of Kevin Johnson, unassuming metal transforms into phenomenal and functional art.
The Lure of the Flame
6 Log Home Fireplace Styles
Today’s fireplaces kindle a romantic mood and enhance the traditional log home look.
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Why You Should Add a Booth to Your Log Home Kitchen
Booths are a great way to maximize seating and brighten your decor. Learn why you should consider putting a booth in your home.
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Log Home Kitchen Style Options
When it comes to kitchen design, a cohesive style draws the eye and improves functionality.
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How to Make Your Log Home Decor Timeless
People think of log homes as timeless, but fashions change. Here are some tips and tricks to making design choices that will last.
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Show Us Your Log Home! Reader’s Home Showcase
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Grab a Beer and Look at These 20 Log Home Man Cave Photos
Every guy needs his own space to unwind from the day. These 20 log home man cave photos are filled with cars, big-screen TVs, pool tables and more.
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6 Must-Have Tips for Log Home Landscaping
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into an exceptional backyard retreat.
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Interior Lighting: The Importance of Light Temperature in a Log Home
Light temperature in your log home is an important factor to consider during the construction process because of the color of the lights. Learn about a softer, yellow light option or a brighter, white light.
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Why You Need a Detail Book During Log Home Construction
Something as simple as being organized in a three-ringed-binder can save you and your contractor headaches that you may face down the road.
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9 Creative Log Home Kitchens
If your imagination can cook it up, there are no limits to what a log home kitchen can be. From small and quaint to grand gourmet, let these sizzling spaces inspire you.
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10 Bonus Room Ideas for Log Homes
Specialty rooms are the perfect place to put your own stamp on your log home’s design.
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6 Floral Furnishing + Accessories for your Log Home
Your log home can feel light, bright and sweet as a summer morning with these floral-inspired furnishings and accessories.

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