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Log Home Lore & Lifestyle

From fun log home legends to inspiring true-life tales, these stories are all part of the magic of the log home lifestyle.

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Happily Ever After: Georgia Cabin for Rent
A couple builds a small cabin in Georgia that you can rent.
Model Home
A big idea starts with a 3-foot vision.
What is Parkitecture?
How log lodges draw heavily on architectural elements seen in national parks like Yosemite, Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and more:
Precautions for Living in Bear Country
If you choose to build your log home in bear country, here are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the chances you’ll wake up one morning and find a bear on your deck—or in your kitchen.
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Heavy Metal: Wrought iron accents
Blacksmithing and log-building traditions go hand in hand.
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Timberpeg, Foard Panel Helping Build Habitat Home
Discover how Habitat for Humanity, in conjunction with members of 20 faith communities in the Upper Valley, are building an ete...
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Vacation Cabins Ideal for Log Home Living
In search of the simple life? Look no further than a cabin. These 5 log homes cut right to the heart of what makes cabin living...
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The Final Installment of the Log Home Diary
See photos from the final installment of the Merrill family's log home diary.
How To Grow an Edible Garden
Skip the supermarket and farm stands, and grow your own edible garden with these 8 tips.
Log Cabin Hardware Store | Plainfield Hardware
This hardware store is anything but plain. From its log cabin storefront to the goods inside, this Vermont hardware store is a beautiful relic of a simpler time.
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Food Storage Chart: Guidelines for Your Root Cellar/Pantry
Follow these optimal climate condition guidelines for your farm fresh produce.
From the Ground Up: Log Home Building Lessons
Winners of Log Home Living's design contest reveal what they learned while building their home.
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Special Delivery | A Log Home for a Growing Family
A Pennsylvania couple gets a new log home — and a new baby — all within 24 hours.
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Great Escapes | Log Home-Inspired Getaways
If you need inspiration while you're planning your home, or if you simply want an unforgettable rustic getaway this winter, don...
Parkitecture | Historic Lodge-Inspired Design
Historic National Park Service lodges influence the design of today's log homes.
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Building a Rustic Log Cabin or Camp
Forget everything you thought you knew about camps and cabins. The simple, rustic retreats of old aren't so simple anymore.
Four Freaky But True Construction Horror Stories
These tales of terror from log home builders and clients will make you cringe.
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Introduction to the History of Timber Framing
Learn how the centuries-old craft of timber framing has come of age.

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