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.
Controlling the weather is beyond your power, but you can make the most of your climate through intelligent and creative garden design.
From elementary to elaborate, choose a truss system for your home that both mirrors your taste and serves as a functional masterpiece.
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
Forget everything you thought you knew about camps and cabins. The simple, rustic retreats of old aren't so simple anymore.
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
Building a dock on your waterfront property? Learn more about the different options available to you to create the perfect jumping off place for summer fun.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
10 great ideas for getting the most out of your small space.
What scares homeowners most about renewable energy systems is the upfront cost. But once the sticker shock subsides and they look at the big picture, they realize they might save money in the long run.
Explore 4 of the most popular options for covering the exterior of your timber home.
Baths, kitchens and beyond—discover new ways to incorporate glass into your log home's master plan.
While the primary goal is to protect the environment, green-building practices often result in financial savings for consumers — …
A look at the range of fasteners that can be used to construct log homes.
A guide to designing the perfect landscape for your log home.
Tame high energy bills by following simple advice from the experts.
Four options for warming your log home's water supply.
How to create interest in your garden after the plants die down.
Learn more about how to incorporate a radiant heating system into your log home.
These 4 skills will help you breeze through building your log home.
What you need to know about engineering specifications and building codes for your log home.
A complete glossary of terms relating to building your log home.
Some considerations to keep in mind when selecting the wood species for your log home, plus the details on 23 common species choi…
A complete guide to everything you need to know when building a log home.
8 suggestions from building professionals to help you build your home in less than six months while saving money.
With a few simple tweaks, you can design a log home that's as practical as it is beautiful.
