Advice from Builders
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When building a log home, it's only natural to have more than a few questions. Luckily, the experts at our Log & Timber Home Sh...
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A reader writes in with concerns about their new liquid-propane heater.
Going small–really small–has been a huge trend, but there's a big difference between having a "tiny house" and owning a solid, ...
It’s your right to know the answers to these “tough” questions. Don’t feel awkward about asking them.
And why you shouldn't be.
For his 5-acre site near a county park around Lake Wazeecha in Wisconsin, Zach Parmeter wanted a home that would fit in to the ...
Ever wonder why some logs have cracks in them while others don't? Find out how this happens and when you need to be concerned.
Framing squares are quick and easy ways to measure on the construction site. Learn more about this simple but powerful tool.
Something as simple as being organized in a three-ringed-binder can save you and your contractor headaches that you may face do...
Alex Charvat shares about the importance of taking photos of your log home construction site. This will help you later during t...
Learn about the log home construction process and avoid the common pitfalls that occur during this phase.
Find out if building your log home all on one level is cheaper than stacking stories.
What does heart wood and sap wood mean for your house?
Learn about early wood and late wood so you pick the best type of log for your dream home.
Learn about the importance of a strong log so you pick the best wood for your home.
Relationships, accountability and service lie at the heart of who you should hire to oversee the construction of your log home....
