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Cost-Saving Tips

Expert advice on how to keep costs down following the construction of a log home or log cabin, including tips for saving money on your water bill, efficient heating & cooling, lowering your electric bill, and other cost-saving tips.

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Expert Advice: 8 Money-Saving Planning Tips
An architect shares what you can do to save money in the long run by planning properly up front.
The Frugal Chef: 30 Money-Saving Tips for Kitchens on a Budget
30 tips for designing a silver-spoon kitchen on a TV-dinner budget.
Budget Busters & The Benefits of Building With Oak
A chat with Lynn Gastineau, owner of Gastineau Log Homes, on budget-busters and the benefits of building with oak.
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5 Tips for Building a Log Home That Saves You Money
Incorporating these energy-efficient elements into your log home may be pricier upfront, but they'll end up costing you less in...
How To Build a Log Home Quickly Without Cutting Corners
Want to get a getaway log cabin built in 6 months? Here are 6 ways to make sure your dream log home happens with time to spare.
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Budget-Cutting Tips for Staining Log Homes
Save thousands by staining the interior logs of your home yourself. Here's everything you need to know for smooth, successful r...
How To: Plan An Affordable Log Home | 5 Tips
Building a log home that is easy on your wallet starts well before you break ground. Save loads of money in the design phase by following these hints gleaned from log home experts.
How To Cut Costs on Your Cabinetry Purchase
Use these tips to cut down on your cabinetry costs.
5 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill
Use these five tips to help reduce your utility bills.
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.
8 Tips to Prepare For Buying a Log Home
Eight financial tips to help prepare you for the process of building a log home.
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9 Ways to Cut Home-Building Costs
Doing more with less—stretch your dollars as far as they can go when planning your log home.
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The Big Save: How to Prioritize Spending in Your New Home
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
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The Big Save: How to Prioritize Spending in Your New Home
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
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Spend Big, Save Big: Smart Investments for Your Home
Reeling from sticker shock over what that heating system or dishwasher is going to cost? Despair not! Some things you'll invest...
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The Look for Less | Where To Splurge for Your Home
Get a posh interior without paying the price.
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Get in the Zone | What Is Zone Heating?
Many timber-home owners are warming up to the idea of zone heating, a new method that can save you a bundle on your energy bills.
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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.

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