What is a Handcrafted Log Home?

On the surface, it makes perfect sense: Handcrafted log homes are houses that are built by hand. This statement is true enough, but it goes much deeper than that. Not only are they often erected, log by log, but each timber is cut and shaped to exacting precision by men and women with an affinity for the way things used to be done.

It stands to reason that, due to the time, skill level and artistry required, handcrafted log homes cost more than their milled counterparts. But for many log home devotees, the extra dollars are money well spent. And that homeowner-handcrafter connection is what makes these homes truly special.

Handcrafted Logs versus Milled Logs We hear people refer to logs as either handcrafted or milled all of the time. But what are the differences between handcrafted logs and milled logs? Find out here!

Five Things You Need to Know About Handcrafting It would seem pretty simple: Milled logs are cut timbers run through a sawmill, and handcrafted means the logs are cut by hand...if only it were that easy to define. Read on to learn just a few of the defining characteristics of handcrafted log homes.

How To: Choose a Handcrafter for your Log Home So you've learned the ins and outs of handcrafted log homes, but that prompts the next question: How should we select a handcrafter to build our log home? Well, here are a few tips to get the log rolling...

Handcrafted Log Homes: Trends and Hallmarks As vice president of Michigan-based Maple Island Log Homes, Eric Gordon has seen trends come and go and knows handcrafted homes are here to stay. Read the exclusive interview here.

6 Tips for Planning a Handcrafted Log Home Join Log Home Living's Jim Cooper - aka the Savvy Builder - as he spills his handcrafted log home secrets. Handcrafted log homes represent a time-honored tradition and offer abundant charm. Here are 6 ways to ensure a smooth building process.