Dirt to Done
Go on the log home journey with Log Home Living as we follow real people who build their dream home from the ground up. We address common problems and the simple joys that come with making this commitment.
The log home journey isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. And as Sean Murphy and his family discovered in the sacrifices of building a log home, perseverance and patience go a long way to crossing the finish line.
In this free, on-demand webinar, we share an inside look at the final stages of our Dirt to Done log home journey with insights f…
Join us for an interview with Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes and writer Mike Haskew as part of our "Dirt to Done" series. In …
After a year of following Jim and Michele’s log home journey, it’s ready to be revealed — and it’s a house worth waiting for.
Jim and Michele Ducharme tackle a few final projects themselves, putting their smart-home know-how to work as their build winds t…
Jim and Michele Ducharme select finishing materials that hint at nostalgia as they head toward the completion of their future hom…
Join us for an interview with Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes and writer Mike Haskew as part of our "Dirt to Done" series. In …
Jim and Michele Ducharme make several complex decisions about how their home looks and performs.
Get an inside look at the process of planning, designing and building a real log home in this free, on-demand webinar featuring M…
The day the logs are erected is a banner step in the log home building process. Jim and Michele Ducharme share their experience.
Jim and Michele Ducharme take the crucial next step of their log home odyssey — they prepare the property for construction.
As part of our "Dirt to Done" series, join us for an interview with Coventry's Mark Elliott and writer Mike Haskew as they talk a…
With feet firmly grounded in the present but an eye turned toward the future, the Ducharmes embark on one of the most exciting pa…
Our popular project chronicle is back with a brand-new log home! Follow along the journey of planning, designing and building a c…
This Wisconsin bachelor pad set the stage for romance and, now, married bliss in this final installation (the big reveal!) of our…
As Zach Parmeter's home building journey winds down, get inspired with a glimpse at the interior finishes of his log-and-timber h…
A smart selection of materials come together on the exterior of this half-log hybrid home.
Select and position your home's utility systems carefully to ensure day-to-day comfort, improve efficiency and reduce long-term c…
Far from dull, the rough-in process offers homeowners an opportunity to personalize the look and feel of their finished home.
The latest update from our Dirt-to-Done log home journey:
In this installment of our Dirt to Done series, here's a look at how Zach Parmeter approached the design process of his own home …
Want to know how a pro goes about picking the right property and preparing it for building? Check in with third-generation log ho…
Zach Parmeter, a third-generation log home producer, begins his journey to create a new custom log-and-timber home of his own.
With a few minor interior finishes and the exterior stain and landscape complete, the construction process has ended. Now, Gary and Becky can enjoy log home living.
Like many log homeowners living in rural areas, our Log Home Journey couple turns to a well to supply their water.
With the shell enclosed and the home weather tight, the next step in the construction of Gary and Becky’s log home is to power it…
It’s finally log delivery day for Becky and Gary, and through all their excitement, they realize the most important player in the…
Hiring an experienced, professional builder is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the entire log home process. Our Log Home Journeyman shares his thoughts (and experience) on the matter.
