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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.

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This New England Home Embodies Western Romance
The owners yearned to bring Western inspiration back home to New England, and the couple achieved that aesthetic in a ranch-style home with a walkout basement.
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Be Wise As You Downsize
There’s a lot of misinformation about building small. We confront 5 of the most common myths and set the story straight.
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Floor Plans for All Phases of Life
What are the keys to a home that will transition through life with you? We’ve got the inside scoop.
Housing Demand Predictions and Hot Updates from Design & Construction Week
An update on the latest industry news from Design & Construction Week’s tenth anniversary event in Las Vegas.
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Home by Extension
After a two-and-a-half-year disruption from the pandemic, homeowners are seeking to expand their living quarters in fun (and po...
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Creating a First-Rate Second Place
Building a second home can be a winning and affordable proposition. Here’s how.
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Understanding Log Home Economics
A realistic (yet still optimistic) look at the current state of borrowing money for your dream home.
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Floor Plans for Everyone
Trying to decide the size, shape and style of the plan that fits you best? These 6 layouts showcase the diversity of log home d...
NAHB Building Systems Council Summit
Expert Insights from the 2022 NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit
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Ask the Expert: What Do I Need to Incorporate in My Floor Plan to Live There Forever?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions abou...
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Ask the Expert: What Is Included in a Package?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions abou...
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Our Readers' Favorite Log Homes of 20
Here are the log homes that captured readers' attention in 2022.
Ask the Expert: How Is Electrical Installed in a Log Home?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about designing and building your dream log home. Check back monthly for the latest installment. Sponsored by Coventry Log Homes, Inc.
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These Small-Scale Homes are Little Treasures
These 5 log and timber homes showcase all the ways small-scale homes shine bright.
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Curb Enthusiasm: Breaking Down Exterior Styles
From mountain-modern to midcentury, we identify the exterior details that define 5 favorite exterior styles.
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Ask the Expert: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Log Home?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions abou...
Ask the Expert: Why is Pre-Cutting Logs at the Factory So Important?
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about designing and building your dream log home. Check back monthly for the latest installment. Sponsored by Coventry Log Homes, Inc.
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Stay Grounded in a Single-Story Home
For years, single-story homes have topped future owners’ most-wanted lists. Here’s what you need to know to craft the perfect u...

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