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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.

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Laying the Groundwork for Success
Every strong and beautiful log home starts with a solid foundation.
Log Home Journey: Sweat Equity
Sean and Amanda catch a glimpse of the finish line and decide it’s time to invest some of their own labor and talents to the construction of their New Jersey log home.
Small Talk with HGTV’s Property Brothers
Log Home Living's editor Donna Peak talks to HGTV's real estate/renovation pros Jonathan and Drew Scott (aka, the Property Brothers) about the “tiny house” movement.
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Ask the Expert - Energy Efficiency for Today's Log Home
We know you have questions about the energy efficiency of log homes. We've asked industry experts, Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to ...
Construction & Maintenance Improvements
Insiders weigh in on the ways the log home industry has improved construction and maintenance over the past decade.
Speaking the Language of a Log Home Builder
Use the right terminology to communicate exactly what you want to your log home builder.
Meeting Challenges in Log Home Construction
Sean and his team address some of the most challenging issues in log home construction: Running the mechanicals.
Log Home Journey: The Logs Are Going Up!
The logs have arrived, and as the Murphys watch their home take shape, they are introduced to a very special member of the construction team: their “Log Dog.”
How to Build Your Log Home on a Difficult Site
In this download we share some specific cases of tricky sites and how to make them work.
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Money Saving Design Tips: A Builder’s Point of View
Your builder is a wealth of information. Tapping into his or her experience early on could save you thousands on design, materi...
Log home Journey: Breaking New Ground
The Murphys prep their New Jersey site as the logs are fabricated a thousand miles away in Montana.
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When to Consider When Building a Log Home on the Water
It's no secret waterfront properties make idyllic settings for log homes. But there are a few things you should keep in mind wh...
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14 Tips for Building a Log Home in Snow Country
When the weather outside is frightful, the most important thing is to have a strong structure around you, especially if you’re ...
Make Sure Your Log Home is Built to Last
Thanks to building systems, modern log homes can stand up to even the toughest assailants nature can throw at them.
Choosing Wood Species For Your Log Home
The ins and outs of wood species, their characteristics and how they react to becoming part of your log home.
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Choosing a Log Home Builder
10 key things to consider when recruiting the person who will build your log home.
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Log Home Package/Kit Options
A la carte or all-inclusive — buying a log home starts with the parts of the log home package/kit.
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Benefits of a Log Home Dealer
A builder/dealer may be your main link to your log home producer.

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