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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: The Sacrifices of Building a Log Home
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.
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How Design Impacts Construction
You may think that designing your home and building it are two distinct phases of the custom-home process, but they’re intertwine…
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Renovation Spending Up, According to Survey
For statistics on planning, spending and design, check out the other key findings from the survey.
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Build Your Home Without Delay
Common causes of construction delays and how to avoid them.
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A New Approach to HVAC for Log Homes
In homes where mechanicals have to fit into a tight or difficult space, or in a log home where concealing ducts can be more chall…
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Easy Ways to Go Green
Looking to save energy and money at the same time? Implement these quick tips for a greener, easier home.
Dirt to Done Webinar: The Completion of a Dream
Dirt to Done Webinar: The Completion of a Dream
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 f…
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Three
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Three
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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Dirt to Done: Finally Home
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.
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Take It to the Top With These Roofing Ideas
Today’s roofing options offer top-of-the-line performance alongside customizable good looks.
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Dirt to Done: Home Smarts
Jim and Michele Ducharme tackle a few final projects themselves, putting their smart-home know-how to work as their build winds t…
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Dirt to Done: A Strong Finish
Jim and Michele Ducharme select finishing materials that hint at nostalgia as they head toward the completion of their future hom…
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Two
Coventry Dirt to Done Video: Episode Two
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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Be Wise As You Downsize
There’s a lot of misinformation about building small. We confront 5 of the most common myths and set the story straight.
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How to Start a Truly Organic Garden
Why to consider growing organic, and where to begin.
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Dirt to Done: From Mechanicals to Masonry
Jim and Michele Ducharme make several complex decisions about how their home looks and performs.
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Home by Extension
After a two-and-a-half-year disruption from the pandemic, homeowners are seeking to expand their living quarters in fun (and pote…
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Creating a First-Rate Second Place
Building a second home can be a winning and affordable proposition. Here’s how.

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