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.
Most likely you are going to build a hybrid log or timber home.
See how these homeowners customized a floor plan to make their log home LEED to a T.
Before you head to the nursery this weekend, know your soil types and what grows best in them.
With the shell enclosed and the home weather tight, the next step in the construction of Gary and Becky’s log home is to power it…
Enertia’s Building System uses solid wood walls to replace siding, framing, insulation and paneling. The air flow creates a minia…
3 IN 1 ROOF offers a dual solution for anyone hesitant to purchase solar panels: They won’t stand out on your roof, and they won’…
Voice-activated home systems are a tempting and fairly affordable luxury. But is smart-home tech a smart choice if you value priv…
Knowing when and how to prune trees and shrubs can be a mystery for the weekend gardener. Follow these tips to a happier, healthi…
A reader writes in with concerns about their new liquid-propane heater.
Going small–really small–has been a huge trend, but there's a big difference between having a "tiny house" and owning a solid, sm…
It’s your right to know the answers to these “tough” questions. Don’t feel awkward about asking them.
When it comes to logs, size matters.
And why you shouldn't be.
Learn about the advantages of hybrid log homes.
A how-to guide on how you can lower your expenditures, reduce your impact on the environment and more.
We’ve pulled together a rundown of the sealant products you might hear about and plan to use when building your log home.
We’ve pulled four tips to having an efficient, environmentally responsible log home.
How can SIPs (structural insulated panels) benefit log homes? We went straight to the source to find the answers.
If you think radiant in-floor heat is the best option for your log home, planning for it early on is essential.
Sometimes, you need a change of plans... floor plans that is. Find out all you need to know about expanding a renovating your log…
These three log home companies are a perfect fit for anyone looking to build in the Rocky Mountains.
We all know you should always turn the lights off when you leave a room … or should you? Read on for unexpected tricks to cut dow…
Learn how log walls come together a little differently than conventional construction.
What to expect when it's finally time to stop planning and start building your log home.
Buying a log home starts with the package, so make sure you know your options before building your dream home.
A quick guide on the difference between machine-milled and handcrafted log homes. Find out which building process works for you!
Not quite sure how a log home becomes a log home? Here's a basic guide on the whole process!
You can find the log home provider that's right for you by understanding how each log home company has its own way of doing busin…
