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FEBRUARY: BUILD A BETTER LOG HOME

Whether their resources are small or mighty, our readers want to build the best log homes they can for their money, and this must-save issue will help them do just that. We’ll explore design, material and finishing options for every budget and give them guidance as to how to make every dollar stretch to its fullest, with a special emphasis targeting the Baby-Boomers.

Ad Close: September 7, 2007
Ad Materials Due: September 14, 2007
Issue On Sale: December 11, 2007

MARCH: ANNUAL BUYER’S GUIDE
In this pinnacle, annual issue, we’ll break down everything readers need to know to plan the perfect log home. From financing to buying a log package to move-in day, our easy-to-understand guide will serve as an essential handbook as they put the pieces together to build their dream.

Ad Close: September 28, 2007
Ad Materials Due: October 5, 2007
Issue On Sale: January 8, 2008

APRIL: SMALL HOUSES, BIG STYLE
These days, it’s not the mega-mansions that are making the biggest impact on home buyers—it’s what can be achieved in a small space that has them intrigued. And in this issue our cover story, 25 Homes Under 2500 Square Feet, will explore the best ideas for small-scale homes.

Ad Close: October 26, 2007
Ad Materials Due: November 2, 2007
Issue On Sale: February 5, 2008

MAY: WEEKEND LIVING
As the song goes, "everybody’s working for the weekend," and this issue will show readers how living in a log home can make every day feel like Saturday in the park. As folks gear up for the warmer weather ahead, we’ll highlight log home designs that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces and introduce the latest ideas in outdoor kitchens. Plus, we’ll show off the best and brightest floorplans of the year in our second annual Log Home Design Awards.

Ad Close: November 23, 2007
Ad Materials Due: November 30, 2007
Issue On Sale: March 11, 2008

JUNE: LUXURY FOR LESS
This highly popular issue is packed full of smart strategies and helpful hints to get the home readers want. We even include little ways to steal the luxury look without robbing the bank. With this issue in hand, any home, no matter what the budget, can be extraordinary.

Ad Close: December 21, 2007
Ad Materials Due: December 28, 2007
Issue On Sale: April 8, 2008

JULY: DESIGN FOR LIVING
Q: What do you get when an open-minded homebuyer meets a flexible floorplan? A: Endless possibilities.
This issue will showcase how designing multifunctional rooms and special spaces will help readers plan and build a home that will make their friends green with envy. And speaking of green, we’ll also highlight environmental and energy-saving measures readers can take to ensure their homes make a positive impact on the planet.

Ad Close: January 25, 2008
Ad Materials Due: February 1, 2008
Issue On Sale: May 13, 2008

AUGUST: AFFORDABLE
Today’s home buyers crave the simplicity of yesteryear, and nothing conveys that concept quite like a down-to-earth log cabin home. In this special issue, we’ll show our readers how to make camp the right way, from public spaces to private places, with a special emphasis on the quintessential cabin feature—the loft.

Ad Close: February 22, 2008
Ad Materials Due: February 29, 2008
Issue On Sale: June 10, 2008

SEPTEMBER: THE KITCHEN & BATH ISSUE
No longer relegated to the back of the house or behind closed doors, the kitchen is the Grand Central Station of the home. We’ll show readers how good planning can tame the flurry of activity that happens here, and then advise them on how to create a personal sanctuary—the bathroom—as a retreat.

Ad Close: March 21, 2008
Ad Materials Due: March 28, 2008
Issue On Sale: July 15, 2008

OCTOBER: FLOORPLANS FOR EVERYONE
What do readers want the most? Floorplans! In this, the second of our two special floorplan issues, we’ll fuel their insatiable appetite for design ideas. From starter homes to retirement dreams fulfilled, we’ll help readers plan for the future while they satisfy their immediate wants and needs, with a special emphasis on how stock plans can be altered to achieve the perfect log home.

Ad Close: April 18, 2008
Ad Materials Due: April 25, 2008
Issue On Sale: August 12, 2008

NOVEMBER: THE SECRETS OF SMALL HOME DESIGN
What’s the secret behind any successful log home? Our readers will find out in this issue, because we’ll fill it with useful floorplan tips to maximize square footage, practical ways to add charm without adding unnecessary space and constructive advice about where to spend and where to splurge.

Ad Close: June 6, 2008
Ad Materials Due: June 13, 2008
Issue On Sale: September 9, 2008

DECEMBER: LOG HOMES 101
Among the other decisions they have to navigate, prospective log home buyers need to decide whether they want a milled or handcrafted home. We’ll help demystify the decision through simple, easy-to-understand articles and photos. Plus, for the third year in a row, we’ll unveil our fabulous Log Home of the Year.

Ad Close: July 3, 2008
Ad Materials Due: July 11, 2008
Issue On Sale: October 14, 2008

JANUARY 2009: THE PERFECT LOG HOME
Any endeavor has a life cycle, and log home ownership is no different. We’ll chart the course from starter homes, to upgrades and add-ons to downsizing once the kids are grown and gone, focusing on the ways different floorplans fit the varying needs of each group.

Ad Close: August 1, 2008
Ad Materials Due: August 8, 2008
Issue On Sale: November 11, 2008