Energy Efficiency
The energy efficient log home requires careful design to minimize air infiltration, control moisture and incorporate passive solar features. Here, we share tips and expert information for designing a log home that lives and performs well.
Looking to save energy and money at the same time? Implement these quick tips for a greener, easier home.
The average cost of home heating is expected to increase by 17.2% since last winter, according to the National Energy Assistance …
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There are a lot of really good reasons to go off the grid. Just be sure you have the right approach.
Plus, how to save both energy and money.
Want to save energy and money? This sage advice will get you started.
Here are five reasons why a full log home is a smart decision and not just a pretty face.
See how these homeowners customized a floor plan to make their log home LEED to a T.
Enertia’s Building System uses solid wood walls to replace siding, framing, insulation and paneling. The air flow creates a minia…
3 IN 1 ROOF offers a dual solution for anyone hesitant to purchase solar panels: They won’t stand out on your roof, and they won’…
A reader writes in with concerns about their new liquid-propane heater.
Learn about the advantages of hybrid log homes.
A how-to guide on how you can lower your expenditures, reduce your impact on the environment and more.
We’ve pulled together a rundown of the sealant products you might hear about and plan to use when building your log home.
We’ve pulled four tips to having an efficient, environmentally responsible log home.
If you think radiant in-floor heat is the best option for your log home, planning for it early on is essential.
We all know you should always turn the lights off when you leave a room … or should you? Read on for unexpected tricks to cut dow…
The average American uses 25,300 gallons of water each year. Reducing your water usage will not only lower your monthly bill, it’…
The windows in your log home likely frame one of your favorite features: the view. But they also can be top energy wasters. The air lost and gained through windows accounts for approximately 30 percent of your energy use.
High-tech homes are where it’s at, even in a rustic, all-natural log home. These cool home-technology products could make your life easier (and help you save a little money in the process.)
Focusing on your log home landscape’s water conservation strategies saves time, money and the environment.
Lighting takes up a large part of your homes energy. Make it efficient to save money and the environment.
This product solves all problems of electricity and water, so you can continue to live as deep into nature as you please.
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.
What your builder should be checking for at every stage of construction to make sure that it is meeting or exceeding the code requirements.
For some people, a metal roof is a must to complete that classic log home style. As you're researching roof options, you'll no do…
Conducting a blower door test can help find out just how energy efficient log homes are.
