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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.

Land Positioning for Energy Efficiency
Properly siting your home to take advantage of passive solar gain is one of the easiest and smartest ways to accomplish energy efficiency.
Elements to Increase Efficiency In Your Log Home
There are two basic ways to give a log home’s energy performance a boost: through design and through materials.
Geothermal Systems for Log Homes
Geothermal (harnessing the natural warmth of subterranean soil) is one of the most intriguing renewable energy options available, but few people understand how it works or how fruitful the benefits can actually be. To help you decide if it’s right for you, let’s look at the basics.
Design Aspects For Energy Savings
Energy saving solutions for your log home.
Air Sealing Your Log Home
Why air sealing your log home against air infiltration is as important as insulating your home.
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Solar Panels For Your Log Home
If your planned log home location is in a highly remote area where bringing electricity in could be expensive or if you just wa...
Radiant Heat For Your Log Home
Radiant heat for your log home is a great option for a several reasons. Efficiency, creating a better indoor environment and saves money in the long run are just a few to name.
Does the Shape of the Log Matter?
When it comes to building your dream home, does the shape of the log determine the quality of the house?
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The Best Types of Fences for Your Cabin
All hail the mighty fence. Before you buy, consider its purpose and timeless style.
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6 Must-Have Tips for Log Home Landscaping
Just a few extra elements will turn an ordinary patch of grass into an exceptional backyard retreat.
Framing Squares + Your Log Home: Why This Simple Tool Is a Construction Site Game-Changer
Framing squares are quick and easy ways to measure on the construction site. Learn more about this simple but powerful tool.
Interior Lighting: The Importance of Light Temperature in a Log Home
Light temperature in your log home is an important factor to consider during the construction process because of the color of the lights. Learn about a softer, yellow light option or a brighter, white light.
Why You Need a Detail Book During Log Home Construction
Something as simple as being organized in a three-ringed-binder can save you and your contractor headaches that you may face down the road.
The Importance of Taking Photos Of Your Log Home
Alex Charvat shares about the importance of taking photos of your log home construction site. This will help you later during the design process and protects you from any legal issues that could come up.
Building Your Dream Home with Log & Timber Home Living
Learn about the log home construction process and avoid the common pitfalls that occur during this phase.
Log Home Journey: The Log Home Construction Process
With plans in place, it’s finally time for Gary and Becky to break ground and order their log package.
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Exotic Wood Options: Are They Worth It?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about exotic wood. It intrigues buyers and creative home builders, and that curiosity leads t...
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What is the Difference Between a Purlin Roof and a Rafter Roof?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a purlin roof and a rafter roof in a log cabin? Our experts have you cove...

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