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.
There are a LOT of options when it comes to increasing energy efficiency of a log home. But how do you know which options will work best for you? Hiring an Energy Rater can help.
Home innovations that can monitor your energy usage to help you regulate your home’s heating, cooling and energy usage.
Properly siting your home to take advantage of passive solar gain is one of the easiest and smartest ways to accomplish energy efficiency.
There are two basic ways to give a log home’s energy performance a boost: through design and through materials.
Geothermal (harnessing the natural warmth of subterranean soil) is one of the most intriguing renewable energy options available, but few people understand how it works or how fruitful the benefits can actually be. To help you decide if it’s right for you, let’s look at the basics.
Energy saving solutions for your log home.
If your planned log home location is in a highly remote area where bringing electricity in could be expensive or if you just want…
Radiant heat for your log home is a great option for a several reasons. Efficiency, creating a better indoor environment and saves money in the long run are just a few to name.
All hail the mighty fence. Before you buy, consider its purpose and timeless style.
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into an exceptional backyard retreat.
Framing squares are quick and easy ways to measure on the construction site. Learn more about this simple but powerful tool.
Light temperature in your log home is an important factor to consider during the construction process because of the color of the lights. Learn about a softer, yellow light option or a brighter, white light.
Something as simple as being organized in a three-ringed-binder can save you and your contractor headaches that you may face down the road.
Alex Charvat shares about the importance of taking photos of your log home construction site. This will help you later during the design process and protects you from any legal issues that could come up.
Learn about the log home construction process and avoid the common pitfalls that occur during this phase.
With plans in place, it’s finally time for Gary and Becky to break ground and order their log package.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about exotic wood. It intrigues buyers and creative home builders, and that curiosity leads to …
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a purlin roof and a rafter roof in a log cabin? Our experts have you covere…
Find out if building your log home all on one level is cheaper than stacking stories.
With a little constructive forethought and a few aging-in-place strategies your log home can grow stylishly older right along wit…
Learn everything you need to know about planning your dream log and timber home.
From popular ranch-style floor plans to our best one-level home building tips, here's what you need to know to find the best ranc…
According to electronics manufacturer GE, there are a number of reasons to ditch incandescent, halogen and even CFLs in favor of LED lighting. Here are five key points that could impact your decisions for your log home.
We break down the pros and cons of building and living in a ranch home for you
Working with your property's natural features can make hardscape strategies more appealing and affordable.
Ranch-style log homes eliminate the ups and downs of everyday life.
The Lewises’ southwest-facing site means plenty of sunlight pours into their log home.
There are plenty of advantages (and one potential drawback) to using groundcover on your log home property.
