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Building Tips

Before breaking ground on your own log home project, check out our log home building tips, put together to offer expert advice on hiring professionals, choosing materials and navigating the construction process.

What Does Early Wood and Late Wood Mean?
Learn about early wood and late wood so you pick the best type of log for your dream home.
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The Importance of Log Strength for Your Home
Learn about the importance of a strong log so you pick the best wood for your home.
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What's the Difference Between a Builder and a General Contractor?
Relationships, accountability and service lie at the heart of who you should hire to oversee the construction of your log home. S…
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Why Cheap Land Doesn't Mean An Inexpensive Build
There are reasons why the land might be cheap. Build your dream log home smart with more tips
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7 Home Inspection Strategies to Consider Before Purchasing a Log Home
Here are a few top inspection tips when considering purchasing an existing log home or cabin.
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The Keys to a Log Home Renovation
Finding that “diamond in the rough” property is all the rage these days. But what does it take to go through a log home renovatio…
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Creating a Getaway to Share
Real people. Real solutions.
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Laying the Groundwork for Success
Every strong and beautiful log home starts with a solid foundation.
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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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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 when…
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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 bu…
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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.
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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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Benefits of a Log Home Dealer
A builder/dealer may be your main link to your log home producer.
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Expert Tips for Planning a Log Home Addition
Calculating a log home addition doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these builder’s tips and you can score an A+.
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Building a Pond at Your Log Home
Incorporating a water feature like a pond at your log home can add tranquility, life and value.
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Help Your Log Home Builder Help You
For them to be truly effective and build your dream log home, there are a few things you can do to help your builder help you.
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Scott McGillivray's Log Home Tips
This popular HGTV and DIY Channel host has a strategy to help you get the log home you’ve been longing for. Read on for Scott McGillivray's log home tips.
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5 Tips For a Long Distance Log Home Build
You are here. Your dream is there. Here’s how to make a long distance log home build a success.
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Planning to Build A Log Home: The Final Details
You've chosen a floor plan, secured your land, and are ready to break ground--but are you truly ready to build? We've compiled a …
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What It Takes to Build Your Own Log Home
Should you hire a pro or build your own log home? Time and money will help you decide.
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Building a Log Home in Bad Weather
Old Man Winter is on the doorstep. Is it ok to start construction on your log home? Read on for our tips for building a log home in bad weather.
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Crack the Code on Log Home Construction
There is a national construction standard by which all log homes in the United States should be built. Make sure your builder kno…
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Upsizing in Place: Adding On to Your Log Home
Adding on to your log home involves careful planning and budgeting. Here are some important things to consider.
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A Quick Primer on Choosing a Log Home Builder
Choosing a log home builder is one of the biggest decisions you will make when planning your log home's construction. What factors should you consider? Here are three tips that might help.
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The Downsides of a Vaulted Ceiling
From construction costs to maintenance, six issues to be aware of when considering a a log home vaulted ceiling
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Managing Log Home Construction Costs
Here are six tips to help you begin manage log home construction costs effectively with careful planning and attention to detail.
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Good Advice to Build a Better Log Home
Think ahead before breaking ground and you can avoid costly mistakes.

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