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We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
Longing for a gorgeous landscape with little effort? Try these 12 low-maintenance ideas.
Storage is key in any home. Our building pro outlines 6 tips to create space for everything from hiking gear to lawn equipment.
Our guide will help you make sense of the Mars-Venus decorating dilemma once and for all.
You don't want to wait 'til retirement to enjoy that log cabin in the mountains, but you can't comfortably carry two full mortgages. Enter the interest-only loan.
It's the cardinal rule of building a custom home: Don't ignore your log home budget. One industry pro offers his tips for staying on track.
Davis Frame Co. co-founder and president Jeff Davis answers questions often asked about building a hybrid home.
Forget the throw pillows. To create comfortable spaces in your home, use these guidelines for scale, spatial relationships and li…
With the help of their design dream team, one couple builds a much-anticipated Rocky Mountain retreat in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Reeling from sticker shock over what that heating system or dishwasher is going to cost? Despair not! Some things you'll invest b…
In life, knowing what you want is half the battle. So for this decisive Florida couple, designing their log getaway was a no-brai…
Get a posh interior without paying the price.
How to create the perfect home under 2,500 square feet.
Something old becomes something new when a Pennsylvania couple builds a Swiss-colonial-style log home to replace a community heirloom.
Something old becomes something new when a Pennsylvania couple builds a Swiss-colonial-style log home to replace a community heirloom.
Log homes don't thrive on wood alone. Here's how to incorporate other building materials into your design.
If you need inspiration while you're planning your home, or if you simply want an unforgettable rustic getaway this winter, don't…
6 ways you can indulge in a spa-like space without leaving the comfort of home.
Changing your home's interior from summer splendor to winter warmth can be as easy as waving a magic wand. Here's how.
9 hot tips for creating dazzling hearths in any room of the house.
No matter what you crave in kitchen design, we have the recipe for success.
Bring on the fluffy white stuff. You're not worried, especially with these 10 tips for designing your log home in snow country.
Bring on the fluffy white stuff. You're not worried, especially with these 10 tips for designing your log home in snow country.
It's not the most glamorous room in your new home, but it might be the most useful—especially with new designs. Tips for creating…
More owners are going au naturel, bringing the beauty and durability of real stone into their homes.
With some clever budgeting, you can make your dream a reality this spring—even if you need to squeeze each dime till it hollers.
Every dream home—especially those in rural areas—begins with the property it sits on. Learn what to look for when buying land for…
With some planning, your staircase can be both functional and fabulous.