Building Tips
Before breaking ground on your own log home project, check out our log home building tips, put together to offer expert advice on hiring professionals, choosing materials and navigating the construction process.
A builder’s time and expertise is valuable, but you also need a price you can work with. These fee-structure options can bring balance to your budget and your build.
Here are a few important points to consider when planning a log home addition.
Are you looking for a Rocky Mountain high or a little house on the prairie? Steep pitches and flatlands are the two ends of the p…
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…
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…
And why you shouldn't be.
A how-to guide on how you can lower your expenditures, reduce your impact on the environment and more.
Sometimes, you need a change of plans... floor plans that is. Find out all you need to know about expanding a renovating your log…
What to expect when it's finally time to stop planning and start building your log home.
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…
Learn more about the ins and outs of wood species, their characteristics and what it takes to make them part of your log home.
If you are like most people, you need to borrow money to build your dream home. Follow this basic guide to understanding construc…
Expanding your current home could be the answer, and though a log home is a little tricky when it comes to additions, it’s totall…
Know how to recognize the signs of scammers so you can pick the right contractor for the job.
Hiring an experienced, professional builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the entire log home process. Our Log Home Journeyman shares his thoughts (and experience) on the matter.
Seal your home correctly to save money and energy with a structural envelope.
9 smart steps you can take to minimize your energy use and maximize your savings.
Understanding the HERS Index is important for your home to achieve top energy efficiency.
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 a little constructive forethought and a few aging-in-place strategies your log home can grow stylishly older right along wit…
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…
Ranch-style log homes eliminate the ups and downs of everyday life.
