Build Your Log Home
Expert advice for building a log home or log cabin, including advice on log home construction, energy-efficient building, roofing options, windows, insulation tips, wood & log choices, landscaping and log home kit options.










Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
10 great ideas for getting the most out of your small space.
What scares homeowners most about renewable energy systems is the upfront cost. But once the sticker shock subsides and they look at the big picture, they realize they might save money in the long run.
Explore 4 of the most popular options for covering the exterior of your timber home.
Baths, kitchens and beyond—discover new ways to incorporate glass into your log home's master plan.
While the primary goal is to protect the environment, green-building practices often result in financial savings for consumers — …
A look at the range of fasteners that can be used to construct log homes.
A guide to designing the perfect landscape for your log home.
Tame high energy bills by following simple advice from the experts.
Four options for warming your log home's water supply.
How to create interest in your garden after the plants die down.
Learn more about how to incorporate a radiant heating system into your log home.
These 4 skills will help you breeze through building your log home.
What you need to know about engineering specifications and building codes for your log home.
A complete glossary of terms relating to building your log home.
Some considerations to keep in mind when selecting the wood species for your log home, plus the details on 23 common species choi…
A complete guide to everything you need to know when building a log home.
8 suggestions from building professionals to help you build your home in less than six months while saving money.
With a few simple tweaks, you can design a log home that's as practical as it is beautiful.
It's not always easy to construct a home on a mountaintop, waterfront or other scenic location. But if you plan carefully and tak…
How to estimate costs on your log home construction project.
So you've decided to take the leap and build your dream log home—congrats! Answer these 15 questions to make sure you're prepared for the task of building a new log home.
Does your log home project meet local building requirements?
Log home kit options, types of logs, customized design--the variables are endless when it comes to planning to build a log home. Here are the key questions to ask when selecting a log home builder.
Your log home's interior walls can reflect your taste and style.
Identify projects you can tackle all by yourself on your log home.