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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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Photos of Great Places - Brown County, Indiana
Peaceful allure, an artsy spirit and unspoiled natural beauty collide in a southern Indiana gem.
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Charm Town: Photos of Great Places - Brown County, Indiana
Peaceful allure, an artsy spirit and unspoiled natural beauty collide in a southern Indiana gem.
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Great Places | Brown County, Indiana | Charm Town
As part of our "Great Places" series, get a glimpse of what life is like in the charming southern town of Brown County, Indiana.
Log Cabin Hardware Store | Plainfield Hardware
This hardware store is anything but plain. From its log cabin storefront to the goods inside, this Vermont hardware store is a beautiful relic of a simpler time.
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Cabin Building Tips: Building a Cost-Effective Log Cabin
From choosing the perfect site to selecting finishing materials, this builder and home-decor guru give their best advice on how...
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Astoria | 3rd Place | 10th Annual Floorplan Design Contest
The Astoria by The Log Connection, winner of 3rd place for log homes under 2,500 square feet in Log Home Living's 10th Annual F...
Great Places | Nebraska City, NE | Birthplace of Arbor Day
Thanks to the efforts of a 19th-century conservationist, Nebraska City is an oasis of trees in a state typified by prairieland.
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Real Estate Checklist | 7 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
You may know you want land, but you may not know what to ask when looking for it. That said, here are 7 questions to ask your r...
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Room-by-Room Rundown
Use this checklist to determine your needs versus wants in your new log home.
Great Places | Moore County, Tennessee | Whiskey Lullaby
The birthplace of Jack Daniel's and the Tennessee walking horse serves up Southern hospitality in a picture-perfect pastoral setting.
How To Buy Land for Your Future Log Home Online | Real Estate Tips
Buying land can be one of the most challenging parts of creating your dream log home. Follow these 3 steps to find the best of the good earth.
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How To: Maximize Your Home's Main Level | 5 Tips for Log Home Plans
More and more log homeowners are turning to one-story floor plans. Here's how to maximize the main level of your log home plan.
How To: Plan An Affordable Log Home | 5 Tips
Building a log home that is easy on your wallet starts well before you break ground. Save loads of money in the design phase by following these hints gleaned from log home experts.
Great Places | Galena, Illinois | Vintage by Design
Northwestern Illinois is a blend of hearty folks, natural abundance and a delicate look back in time.
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Building Cost Per Square Foot | Why Cost Per Square Foot Doesn't Mean What You Think
Using square foot estimations as a predictor of building cost per square foot is unreliable and often leads to poor decision ma...
Log Home Community: Timberwilde, North Carolina
This log home community spotlight highlights Timberwilde, North Carolina.
How To Cut Costs on Your Cabinetry Purchase
Use these tips to cut down on your cabinetry costs.
5 Tips to Lower Your Utility Bill
Use these five tips to help reduce your utility bills.

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