Plan Your Log Home
Planning a log home or log cabin involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, geographic regions, choosing logs, and more.





Learn everything you need to know about planning your dream log and timber home.
With 170 acres of rolling western Pennsylvania farmland on which to build their log home, the Saymanskys can't lose.
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.
We break down the pros and cons of building and living in a ranch home for you
Ranch-style log homes eliminate the ups and downs of everyday life.
The Lewises’ southwest-facing site means plenty of sunlight pours into their log home.
Our official list of 35 reasons why we think everyone should love log homes as much as we do:
Looking to build your dream log home in Montana? Look no further than out your front door with these 5 local Montana log home companies.
If you're road-tripping through Montana, you have to stop at these 6 places to dine and shop during your trip.
Planning a trip to Montana? You'll want to stay in one of these log home resorts and rentals that are so nice, you'll never want to leave.
Explore the 5 best log home attraction and adventures in the state of Montana you can't miss while visiting.
The Koblenz family wanted a one-of-a-kind log home that harmonized with their Rocky Mountain locale.
Take our quiz to figure out what region to build your dream log home.
What does heart wood and sap wood mean for your house?
Learn about early wood and late wood so you pick the best type of log for your dream home.
Learn about the importance of a strong log so you pick the best wood for your home.
There are reasons why the land might be cheap. Build your dream log home smart with more tips
Want long-term satisfaction with your log home? It starts with energy-efficient construction. Here are our 10 essentials to lovin…
Many people are finding the prospect of a renewable resource—logs—for the main building material attractive and then looking beyo…
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.
Here are a few top inspection tips when considering purchasing an existing log home or cabin.
The Murphy family has reached their destination! After years of planning and months of construction, they've finally moved into their dream hybrid log home.
Planning a lush, natural setting for your log home? Edible options let you have your landscape and eat it too!
After years of escaping the cold mid-western winters by fleeing to Florida, retirees Bill and Lisa Spencer decided it was time to…
It turns out heaven does exist All it takes to get there is a visit to the ethereal mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado.
Real people. Real solutions.
Fantasizing about your dream log home retreat? Look no further than the idyllic, Canadian getaway of Whistler, British Columbia.
Log Home Living's editor Donna Peak talks to HGTV's real estate/renovation pros Jonathan and Drew Scott (aka, the Property Brothers) about the “tiny house” movement.