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 a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
Building Advice: Creating a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
How To: Make Your Home Green | Eco-Friendly & Green Building Tips
Want to know more about green building? Here we introduce you to what's actually behind the ubiquitous label.
Working with a Log Home Designer
Four keys to developing a successful relationship with your log home designer.
10 Steps to Designing Your Own Pond
How to build, stock and maintain this wonderful water feature for years of enjoyment.
Building Energy Efficient Log Homes
Here are some other ways owners can make all the right moves when designing and building energy efficient log homes.
Temperature Tamers | Climate Control through Landscaping
Controlling the weather is beyond your power, but you can make the most of your climate through intelligent and creative garden design.
Stylish Support | How To Choose a Truss System
From elementary to elaborate, choose a truss system for your home that both mirrors your taste and serves as a functional masterpiece.
Log Home Construction Basics
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come t...
Home Run: The Phases of Log Home Construction
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come t...
Building a Rustic Log Cabin or Camp
Forget everything you thought you knew about camps and cabins. The simple, rustic retreats of old aren't so simple anymore.
Wood Species Used to Build Log Homes
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
What Type of Dock Do You Need?
Building a dock on your waterfront property? Learn more about the different options available to you to create the perfect jumping off place for summer fun.
Outdoor Flooring Options for Log Homes
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
Floors Outdoors
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
6 Tips for Building a Better Log Home | Building Tips and Advice
Expert Advice: Big Ideas for Small Log Homes
10 great ideas for getting the most out of your small space.