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From elementary to elaborate, choose a truss system for your home that both mirrors your taste and serves as a functional masterpiece.
The easiest way to create a cozy and appealing home is to add texture to your decor. Here's how to take a layered approach.
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
Forget everything you thought you knew about camps and cabins. The simple, rustic retreats of old aren't so simple anymore.
Three pros fill in the gaps about this traditional log home sealant.
Everyone's talking about this North Carolina hamlet. But despite all the attention, the way of life in Asheville is down to earth.
Between the corn and soybean fields of southeastern Iowa beats the heart of small-town America with some big-city spice.
Part recreational getaway, part small town, this Minnesota gem is one of the Midwest's best finds.
There's no better place to fulfill your lifelong dream of building a log home than on the vast expanses of terra firma up for gra…
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
Modern materials produce timeless style for walls in today's log homes.
Modern materials produce timeless style in today's log homes.
A house-hunting checklist that's sure to save you money on home inspections.
Designing and decorating your bath is more than just positioning the shower and choosing a faucet and linens.
If you're ready to take the plunge, learn what pool options and accessories are out there before you buy.
With the demise of household staff and our modern day attachment to an informal lifestyle comes the need to open up the kitchen s…
Building a dock on your waterfront property? Learn more about the different options available to you to create the perfect jumping off place for summer fun.
Porch rockers and picnic tables may still be popular, but the latest trend in outdoor living includes luxury spas, high-tech elec…
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
The best time to think about your log home's interior design is when you're still in the planning stages.
Exterior lighting for your log home should be an important design consideration, not an afterthought. Here's how to get it right.
Exterior lighting for your log home should be an important design consideration, not an afterthought. Here's how to get it right.
A Kentucky couple shares their dream home with friends, family and their beloved brood.
10 great ideas for getting the most out of your small space.
