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.
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.
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.
According to electronics manufacturer GE, there are a number of reasons to ditch incandescent, halogen and even CFLs in favor of LED lighting. Here are five key points that could impact your decisions for your log home.
After a flood soaked his family’s log home, Paul Peebles thought he just had a water problem, but soon he discovered air leakage …
This modern interpretation of a log home is full of function, energy-efficiency and uncommon style.
Windows and doors can be a home’s biggest perpetrators of inefficiency. But you can block leakage and build an air-tight log home.
When it comes to heating and cooling your log home, the best strategy may be to divide and conquer.
Testing has shown that though the R-value of a log is technically low, log homes are energy efficient. Read on to learn about the…
