Build Your Log Home
Expert advice for building a log home or log cabin, including advice on log home construction, energy-efficient building, roofing options, windows, insulation tips, wood & log choices, landscaping and log home kit options.
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.
Our popular project chronicle is back with a brand-new log home! Follow along the journey of planning, designing and building a...
For years, single-story homes have topped future owners’ most-wanted lists. Here’s what you need to know to craft the perfect u...
Engineered timbers offer log home buyers another wood option.
Here's how to ensure your roof is safe, attractive AND energy efficient:
That “white stuff” between the logs plays a much larger role than helping to identify a log home from the pack. The key to its ...
There are a lot of really good reasons to go off the grid. Just be sure you have the right approach.
Prep, grow, can, eat: Plant now for feasts throughout the year.
Ready to go off-grid? Here's what you need to know to plan, build and enjoy an off-grid home!
Building a dream home in the real world may feel at odds at times, but a healthy attitude and practical approach will help you ...
Want a natural-yet-eclectic-yet-classic place to call home? Going hybrid just might be the answer.
Log and timber homes are strong by their very nature. Here’s how to make them even stronger.
Plus, how to save both energy and money.
This Wisconsin bachelor pad set the stage for romance and, now, married bliss in this final installation (the big reveal!) of o...
As Zach Parmeter’s home building journey winds down, get inspired with a glimpse at the interior finishes of his log-and-timber...
