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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.

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Dirt to Done: Can I Get a Raise?
The day the logs are erected is a banner step in the log home building process. Jim and Michele Ducharme share their experience.
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How to Stay Energy Efficient Amid Chillingly High Heating Costs This Winter
The average cost of home heating is expected to increase by 17.2% since last winter, according to the National Energy Assistanc...
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How Do I Find the Best Builder Deal?
A builder’s time and expertise is valuable, but you also need a price you can work with. These fee-structure options can bring ...
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Dirt to Done: Set Your Sites on Success
Jim and Michele Ducharme take the crucial next step of their log home odyssey — they prepare the property for construction.
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Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode One
As part of our "Dirt to Done" series, join us for an interview with Coventry's Mark Elliott and writer Mike Haskew as they talk...
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Dirt to Done: The Best Laid Plans
With feet firmly grounded in the present but an eye turned toward the future, the Ducharmes embark on one of the most exciting ...
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Curb Enthusiasm: Breaking Down Exterior Styles
From mountain-modern to midcentury, we identify the exterior details that define 5 favorite exterior styles.
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Dirt to Done: The Maine Event
Our popular project chronicle is back with a brand-new log home! Follow along the journey of planning, designing and building a...
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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 u...
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Exploring the Advantages of Engineered Timbers For Your Log Home
Engineered timbers offer log home buyers another wood option.
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Your Guide to Log Home Roofing
Here's how to ensure your roof is safe, attractive AND energy efficient:
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Chinking 10
That “white stuff” between the logs plays a much larger role than helping to identify a log home from the pack. The key to its ...
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Our Top Tips for Energy Independence
There are a lot of really good reasons to go off the grid. Just be sure you have the right approach.
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The Essential Homesteader's Garden
Prep, grow, can, eat: Plant now for feasts throughout the year.
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Your Guide to Off-Grid Homes
Ready to go off-grid? Here's what you need to know to plan, build and enjoy an off-grid home!
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Expert Advice: Managing Expectations While Building a Custom Home
Building a dream home in the real world may feel at odds at times, but a healthy attitude and practical approach will help you ...
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What to Know About Hybrid Homes
Want a natural-yet-eclectic-yet-classic place to call home? Going hybrid just might be the answer.
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Pro Tips for a More Resilient Log Home
Log and timber homes are strong by their very nature. Here’s how to make them even stronger.

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