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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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Building Expert - Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper—the Savvy Builder—is a frequent contributor to Log Home Living magazine, and is the author of leading books in the log home industry.
Reduce Construction Waste | Green Building Tips
Looking to build an energy-efficient log home? Follow these green building tips to help you create the coziest eco-friendly house around.
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Green Building Strategies | Eco-Friendly Planning & Building
Learn more about eco-friendly planning and building with these eleven important green building strategies we've collected for you.
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6 Tips for Adding a Loft to Your Log Home
Savvy Builder Jim Cooper lays out six ground rules for building lofts in log homes.
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The Difference Between a Builder and a General Contractor
When it comes to building a custom log home or log cabin, the distinction between the general contractor and the builder can be...
A Guide to Log Corner Profiles
How your logs intersect at the corner is one of the most defining features of your home. Consult this log home corner profile style guide to learn more about popular styles of log home corners.
What's the Difference? How Handcrafted and Milled Logs Compare
Learn the differences between handcrafted and milled logs.
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Protecting your Log Home From Wildfires
Learn how you can prepare your log home to avoid the destruction from wildfires.
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You Dream, We Design | Design by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes
A primary residence uses the great outdoors as its inspiration in this edition of "You Dream, We Design."
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Building Process Checklist | Weekly Checklist to Keep Your Project on Track
Use this 10-week checklist to make sure your log home dream is right on track.
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5 Top-Notch Materials for Log Home Roofs
Our top picks for materials to top off your log or timber home.
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Building in the Prairie | Log Home Location Tips | Log Home Living
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Building in the Mountains | Log Home Location Tips | Log Home Living
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Building in the Desert | Log Home Location Tips | Log Home Living
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Building by a Lake | Log Home Location Tips | Log Home Living
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14 Questions to Ask When Planning a Log Home
Here are the 14 key questions to ask when preparing to build a log home. We'll make sure you have your bases covered on everyth...
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Log Home Design & Building Tips | Log Home Diary Entry #3 | Wisconsin Log Homes
Read the third entry of this Wisconsin couple's log home diaries. Here, they discuss the five building tips they wish they knew...
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How To: Detox Your Lawn | Tips for a Green-Friendly Lawn
Follow these 12 steps to a healthy, organic lawn.

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