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Dirt to Done

Go on the log home journey with Log Home Living as we follow real people who build their dream home from the ground up. We address common problems and the simple joys that come with making this commitment.

The Log Home Journey: The Sacrifices of Building a Log Home
The log home journey isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. And as Sean Murphy and his family discovered in the sacrifices of building a log home, perseverance and patience go a long way to crossing the finish line.
Dirt to Done Webinar: The Completion of a Dream
Dirt to Done Webinar: The Completion of a Dream
In this free, on-demand webinar, we share an inside look at the final stages of our Dirt to Done log home journey with insights f…
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Three
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Three
Join us for an interview with Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes and writer Mike Haskew as part of our "Dirt to Done" series. In …
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Dirt to Done: Finally Home
After a year of following Jim and Michele’s log home journey, it’s ready to be revealed — and it’s a house worth waiting for.
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Dirt to Done: Home Smarts
Jim and Michele Ducharme tackle a few final projects themselves, putting their smart-home know-how to work as their build winds t…
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Dirt to Done: A Strong Finish
Jim and Michele Ducharme select finishing materials that hint at nostalgia as they head toward the completion of their future hom…
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Two
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Two
Join us for an interview with Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes and writer Mike Haskew as part of our "Dirt to Done" series. In …
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Dirt to Done: From Mechanicals to Masonry
Jim and Michele Ducharme make several complex decisions about how their home looks and performs.
Dirt to Done Webinar: Behind the Scenes of Building a Dream Log Home
Dirt to Done Webinar: Behind the Scenes of Building a Dream Log Home
Get an inside look at the process of planning, designing and building a real log home in this free, on-demand webinar featuring M…
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Dirt to Done: Can I Get a Raise?
The day the logs are erected is a banner step in the log home building process. Jim and Michele Ducharme share their experience.
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Dirt to Done: Set Your Sites on Success
Jim and Michele Ducharme take the crucial next step of their log home odyssey — they prepare the property for construction.
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Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode One
As part of our "Dirt to Done" series, join us for an interview with Coventry's Mark Elliott and writer Mike Haskew as they talk a…
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Dirt to Done: The Best Laid Plans
With feet firmly grounded in the present but an eye turned toward the future, the Ducharmes embark on one of the most exciting pa…
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Dirt to Done: The Maine Event
Our popular project chronicle is back with a brand-new log home! Follow along the journey of planning, designing and building a c…
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Dirt to Done: The Big Reveal
This Wisconsin bachelor pad set the stage for romance and, now, married bliss in this final installation (the big reveal!) of our…
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Dirt to Done: Finish Strong
As Zach Parmeter’s home building journey winds down, get inspired with a glimpse at the interior finishes of his log-and-timber h…
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Dirt to Done: Step Inside the Rough-in Process
Far from dull, the rough-in process offers homeowners an opportunity to personalize the look and feel of their finished home.
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Dirt to Done: What Happens During a Log Home Package Delivery
The latest update from our Dirt-to-Done log home journey:
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How a Log Home Pro Designs His Own Floor Plan
In this installment of our Dirt to Done series, here’s a look at how Zach Parmeter approached the design process of his own home — and what he wishes he could change.
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How a Pro Picks Land for His Log Home
Want to know how a pro goes about picking the right property and preparing it for building? Check in with third-generation log home devotee, Zach Parmeter, as we enter Part 2 of his journey to craft a custom log home.
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Log Home Journey: Finally Living the Log Home Dream
With a few minor interior finishes and the exterior stain and landscape complete, the construction process has ended. Now, Gary and Becky can enjoy log home living.
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Log Home Journey: Setting Up a Well Water Supply
Like many log homeowners living in rural areas, our Log Home Journey couple turns to a well to supply their water.
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Log Home Journey: Getting a Log Home Wired for Electricity
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…
The Logs Have Arrived!
Log Home Journey: Why Your Relationship with Your Builder is Crucial
It’s finally log delivery day for Becky and Gary, and through all their excitement, they realize the most important player in the…
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Log Home Journey: Choosing The Right Log Home Builder
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.
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Log Home Journey: The Log Home Construction Process
With plans in place, it’s finally time for Gary and Becky to break ground and order their log package.
Why a Log Home was Just Right
Log Home Journey: Why a Log Home was Just Right
The log home journey begins for Gary and Becky Saymansky! Come along with us as they plan, build and achieve their dream log home…
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The Log Home Journey: Decorate a Kitchen on a Budget
The kitchen truly is the heart of the home, and as the Murphys’ house inches closer to completion, they don’t miss a beat when it comes to outfitting their kitchen on a budget.

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