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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 from Mark Elliott of Coventry Log Homes and homeowner Jim Ducharme.
At this Blue Ridge log home, every day is a vacation.
Readers have chosen their favorites across four categories: ADU, Homes Under 2,000 Square Feet, Homes 2,000-3,000 Square Feet and…
Peek inside three stock-to-custom transformations to see how you can customize a floor plan to suit your lifestyle and location.
Awarded by the National Association of Home Builders for their exceptional approach to design, these 6 plans have risen above the…
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 …
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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.
Stay in a patriotic and seasonal mood with these picks that keep you outside and festive up until Labor Day.
For more than a mere bedroom, follow these tips to achieve the ultimate owner’s retreat.
Ready to jump into a summer project? Here’s the list of top nine trends to inspire your next log home design upgrade.
Today’s roofing options offer top-of-the-line performance alongside customizable good looks.
There’s a reason these stately structures have captured the hearts of rustic home lovers for centuries. Here’s how lodge style is…
Inside this home, an abundance of rustic finishes and vivid Western motifs cement the home’s rugged aesthetic.
A couple builds a forever home, with some divine help along the way.
When you're working with a smaller square footage, it's important to be strategic with your planning.
Don't be stumped on what to get him, check out our list of ideas for the log-loving dad in your life!
That grassy knoll on your property may be much more than a topographical contour. Here’s what you need to know about mound septic…
With the sun shining down and nature blooming with vibrant colors, June offers a perfect chance to bring rejuvenation and charm t…
To take your outdoor enjoyment to new heights, use this exceptional log exterior as your guide.
For some, the simple life means the self-sufficient life. Here’s why (and how) a growing number of folks are embracing a more ind…
From Old World inspiration to modern mastery, these 8 plans are the log, timber and cabin designs readers can’t get enough of.
What home design ideas have people talking? See the trends and how you can incorporate these into your home.
Dive into the world of log homes with these instructional and inspirational guides to rustic living.
Jim and Michele Ducharme tackle a few final projects themselves, putting their smart-home know-how to work as their build winds t…
These places are almost always separate, self-contained, detached or semi-detached buildings that often include the basics of any…