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Hiring an experienced, professional builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the entire log home process. Our Log Home Journeyman shares his thoughts (and experience) on the matter.
No electricity? No plumbing? No problem. Now THIS is off-the-grid living!
This product solves all problems of electricity and water, so you can continue to live as deep into nature as you please.
Seal your home correctly to save money and energy with a structural envelope.
For his 5-acre site near a county park around Lake Wazeecha in Wisconsin, Zach Parmeter wanted a home that would fit in to the natural beauty of the surroundings and reflect his love of the outdoors.
9 smart steps you can take to minimize your energy use and maximize your savings.
In the skillful hands of Kevin Johnson, unassuming metal transforms into phenomenal and functional art.
Logs soak up moisture and can cause rot. Learn about the sealing process and more.
If your log home exterior has degraded wood, we have a few methods to getting the wood to look like new again.
This easy water bottle trick will tell you when it's time to re-stain your entire log home.
Learn what to look for during a visual inspection of your log home to see what maintenance needs to be done.
There are some general maintenance tasks you'll have to do seasonally on your log home. Learn how to spot damage, how when it's t…
In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a 2022 Log & Timber Home Living Planner.
In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a year-long print subscription!
Today’s fireplaces kindle a romantic mood and enhance the traditional log home look.
What your builder should be checking for at every stage of construction to make sure that it is meeting or exceeding the code requirements.
Ever dreamed of owning a California mining ghost town? Us either. But it's still eerily cool to see these untouched log home buil…
The log home construction process can be tiresome, but there’s plenty to do while you’re waiting to build.
For some people, a metal roof is a must to complete that classic log home style. As you're researching roof options, you'll no do…
Conducting a blower door test can help find out just how energy efficient log homes are.
This historic camp near the Adirondacks represents the resiliency and the spirit of log homes.
After many moves, a Wisconsin couple plants roots at the perfect lakeside location.
Understanding the HERS Index is important for your home to achieve top energy efficiency.
Key methods for your log home's energy efficient requirements.
What you should know about sealing the air penetration places of your log home.
Many things can affect the quality and energy efficiency of your log home, moisture content is one of these things.
There are a LOT of options when it comes to increasing energy efficiency of a log home. But how do you know which options will work best for you? Hiring an Energy Rater can help.
Booths are a great way to maximize seating and brighten your decor. Learn why you should consider putting a booth in your home.
