Plan Your Log Home
Planning a log home or log cabin involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, geographic regions, choosing logs, and more.
Stone County, Arkansas: Log Home Destinations
Stone County, Arkansas, located in the state's north-central region, boasts some of the South's most scenic uplands. With no near…
Log Home Destinations: Gunnison County, Colorado
Blessed with wondrous natural beauty, Gunnison County, Colorado is in the western half of the state, roughly equidistant from Grand Junction, Durango and Colorado Springs—and is the perfect place to build your dream log home.
9 Log Home Specialty Rooms
Steal a few ideas from these inspiring spaces to personalize your home and give you room to enjoy your hobbies.
Your Log Home Style: Lake, Mountain or Woods?
Whether your lifestyle lends itself more to skiing in the mountains or nestling in the woods, you'll want a log home style with both looks and functionality in its design.
Garrett County, Maryland: Log Home Destinations
Maryland’s westernmost county centers on the Allegheny Mountains and Deep Creek Lake. Sparsely populated (47 people per square mile), it boasts open land an
Celebrity Log Homes
There's no denying the magic that comes with the idea of waking up every morning to the peaceful, quiet isolation of a remote log home in the woods.
The Ultimate Log Home Playlist
What is the ultimate log home playlist? Is it songs about nature? Freedom from modern life’s hectic pace? Or is it simply music that celebrates the comfort of a loving home?
7 Log Cabins Featured in Movies
From scary to serene, check out seven of our favorite log cabins featured in movies.
Fannin County, Georgia: Log Home Destinations
Located in the North Georgia Mountains, southernmost of the Appalachians, Fannin County, Georgia is a hot spot for log homes — especially log cabins — and attracts flatlanders seeking a change of scenery and relief from summer heat.
How to Plan a Driveway for Your Log Home
Your driveway is literally your road to log home dream fulfillment. Ensure you’re on solid ground during construction and beyond.
The Essentials For a Romantic Log Cabin Retreat
Everybody needs a weekend away here and there.
Beautiful Photos of America's National Parks
America the beautiful indeed. The United States' national parks are some of the most wild and naturally breathtaking places in the world.
Dream Destination: Dunton Hot Springs
Log home living meets the lap of luxury in Dunton, Colorado.
Focus on Log Home Financing
All too often, we figure out how much we think we can budget for a mortgage and expect a lender to agree. Unfortunately, log home financing doesn’t work that way.
"Wave Clouds" Bring the Beach to Breckenridge
An atmospheric phenomenon creates a magical moment in Colorado.
America's Most Expensive Log "Cabin"
Got an extra $40 million laying around? Luckily, it doesn't cost a thing to take a look inside this Michigan log "cabin."
How to Make Your Log Home Dream a Reality
Learn about the methods to overcome the two biggest obstacles to log home living: the log home buying process itself and your log…
10 Log Home Floor Plan Fundamentals
Consider these 10 steps to good log home floor plan design, which can ultimately lower the cost of a log home.
The Best Towns to Build Log & Timber Homes
There are log and timber homes all across this country, but there are some towns where they seem to just fit in perfectly.
The Challenges of an Open Floor Plan
From old houses to new log homes, the open-concept floor plan is all the rage these days. But an open design can also open you up…
15 Tips For Getting the Most From a Small Log Home
When planning your small home, it helps to have a couple of tricks up your sleeve.
8 Smart Ways to Cut Costs When Building a Log House
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:
The Downsides of a Vaulted Ceiling
From construction costs to maintenance, six issues to be aware of when considering a a log home vaulted ceiling
Classic Design
Learn how to create a classic design for your log home based on the unique regional architecture of your land location.
Tips to Prepare for Log Home Construction
Ready to build your dream log home? Here are 9 questions to ask as you prepare for log home construction.
Managing Log Home Construction Costs
Here are six tips to help you begin manage log home construction costs effectively with careful planning and attention to detail.
Why People Are Purchasing Used Log Homes
Buying a used log home doesn’t mean furnishing it from scratch.