Log Home Construction
Construction is the most critical phase of the log-home buying process, but there’s no reason it should be difficult or stressful. Knowing how the process unfolds will allow you to preview the work ahead and know who’s responsible for making sure everything goes according to plan.
Relationships, accountability and service lie at the heart of who you should hire to oversee the construction of your log home. So what's the difference between a builder and a general contractor? Read on to discover the differences.
Want long-term satisfaction with your log home? It starts with energy-efficient construction. Here are our 10 essentials to lovin…
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.
Finding that “diamond in the rough” property is all the rage these days. But what does it take to go through a log home renovatio…
Every strong and beautiful log home starts with a solid foundation.
Insiders weigh in on the ways the log home industry has improved construction and maintenance over the past decade.
It's no secret waterfront properties make idyllic settings for log homes. But there are a few things you should keep in mind when…
When the weather outside is frightful, the most important thing is to have a strong structure around you, especially if you’re bu…
Thanks to building systems, modern log homes can stand up to even the toughest assailants nature can throw at them.
10 key things to consider when recruiting the person who will build your log home.
A la carte or all-inclusive — buying a log home starts with the parts of the log home package/kit.
Every log home construction timeline is different depending on the contractor, weather and region, but an overview of the process…
Calculating a log home addition doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these builder’s tips and you can score an A+.
Log home manufacturers may use the term “thru bolt." For the log home manufacturers that do use them, you may wonder what it is &…
You are here. Your dream is there. Here’s how to make a long distance log home build a success.
Wondering how to attach cabinetry on log walls? We’ve got the answers.
Should you hire a pro or build your own log home? Time and money will help you decide.
When you’re building a new home, there are so many items to select, you will literally make hundreds of decisions as you go throu…
There is a national construction standard by which all log homes in the United States should be built. Make sure your builder kno…
When building a log home, you must know how to account for the non-log materials necessary to complete your home's overall look.
Adding on to your log home involves careful planning and budgeting. Here are some important things to consider.
Ready to build your dream log home? Here are 9 questions to ask as you prepare for log home construction.
Here are six tips to help you begin manage log home construction costs effectively with careful planning and attention to detail.
A realistic construction schedule can keep your log-home project on track.
You've secured financing. It's time to create a draw schedule to pay for construction.
Building a log home can be hard on the surrounding natural environment, particularly nearby trees. Here are some tips for protect…
Saving trees during construction of your log home can add to its aesthetic, monetary and environmental value.
Thinking about adding on to your log home? We ask building expert Jim Cooper to answer all your questions about log home addition…
