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.
Working With Uncharted Territory
Unspoiled, undeveloped land is prime log and timber real estate, but there are a few unfamiliar factors to consider as you prepare it for construction.
Saving Money Without Compromising Your Dream
Having and sticking to a realistic budget prevents your log or timber dream home from becoming a nightmare.
Along in Years: Our 40th Anniversary Celebration
What’s changed (and what hasn’t) over our 40 years in the log and timber biz from the industry insiders who know it best.
This New England Home Embodies Western Romance
The owners yearned to bring Western inspiration back home to New England, and the couple achieved that aesthetic in a ranch-style…
Be Wise As You Downsize
There’s a lot of misinformation about building small. We confront 5 of the most common myths and set the story straight.
Floor Plans for All Phases of Life
What are the keys to a home that will transition through life with you? We’ve got the inside scoop.
Housing Demand Predictions and Hot Updates from Design & Construction Week
An update on the latest industry news from Design & Construction Week’s tenth anniversary event in Las Vegas.
Home by Extension
After a two-and-a-half-year disruption from the pandemic, homeowners are seeking to expand their living quarters in fun (and pote…
Creating a First-Rate Second Place
Building a second home can be a winning and affordable proposition. Here’s how.
Understanding Log Home Economics
A realistic (yet still optimistic) look at the current state of borrowing money for your dream home.
Floor Plans for Everyone
Trying to decide the size, shape and style of the plan that fits you best? These 6 layouts showcase the diversity of log home des…
Expert Insights from the 2022 NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit
Ask the Expert: What Do I Need to Incorporate in My Floor Plan to Live There Forever?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
Ask the Expert: What Is Included in a Package?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
Our Readers' Favorite Log Homes of 20
Here are the log homes that captured readers' attention in 2022.
These Small-Scale Homes are Little Treasures
These 5 log and timber homes showcase all the ways small-scale homes shine bright.
Curb Enthusiasm: Breaking Down Exterior Styles
From mountain-modern to midcentury, we identify the exterior details that define 5 favorite exterior styles.
Ask the Expert: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Log Home?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
Stay Grounded in a Single-Story Home
For years, single-story homes have topped future owners’ most-wanted lists. Here’s what you need to know to craft the perfect uni…
What Is a Survey, and Do I Need One?
We break down the vital role this process plays in your future home.
Pitch Perfect: How to Get the Design for a Sloped Lot Just Right
Designing for a sloped lot has its ups and downs, but with creativity and proper planning, you can call a mountainside site home.
The Most Popular Log Home Floor Plans of 20
Shopping for the perfect plan? Here's what's inspiring other log home enthusiasts this year:
4 Favorite Floor Plans
From petite and practical to totally supersized, here are four floor plans worth a look!
How to Write a Personal Financial Statement
Completing a personal financial statement doesn’t have to intimidate. We break it down into the main components to help you navig…
10 Factors to Consider as You Plan Your Forever Home
Houses may be permanent, but they don’t have to be static. These concepts will help you plan now for the unforeseen future.
A Floor Plan Designed for Sharing
The Saga of the Self-Employed Borrower
How owning your own business impacts your ability to secure a home loan.
10 of Our Favorite Spacious Floor Plans
Take a peek at some our favorite floor plans 3,000 square feet and above.