Plan Your Log Home
Planning a log home or log cabin involves more than just the floor plan; here you'll find expert advice on everything you need to get started, including budgeting, buying land, geographic regions, choosing logs, and more.
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 list of the necessary final details when planning to build a log home.
Should you hire a pro or build your own log home? Time and money will help you decide.
Log and timber homes may have a lot of similarities, but they are very different types of houses.
Let’s explore what unites the…
The log homes of Ireland are no exception when it comes to cozy living and rustic appeal.
Stone County, Arkansas, located in the state's north-central region, boasts some of the South's most scenic uplands. With no near…
Blessed with wondrous natural beauty, Gunnison County, Colorado is in the western half of the state, roughly equidistant from Grand Junction, Durango and Colorado Springs—and is the perfect place to build your dream log home.
Steal a few ideas from these inspiring spaces to personalize your home and give you room to enjoy your hobbies.
Whether your lifestyle lends itself more to skiing in the mountains or nestling in the woods, you'll want a log home style with both looks and functionality in its design.
Maryland’s westernmost county centers on the Allegheny Mountains and Deep Creek Lake. Sparsely populated (47 people per square mile), it boasts open land an
There's no denying the magic that comes with the idea of waking up every morning to the peaceful, quiet isolation of a remote log home in the woods.
What is the ultimate log home playlist? Is it songs about nature? Freedom from modern life’s hectic pace? Or is it simply music that celebrates the comfort of a loving home?
From scary to serene, check out seven of our favorite log cabins featured in movies.
Located in the North Georgia Mountains, southernmost of the Appalachians, Fannin County, Georgia is a hot spot for log homes — especially log cabins — and attracts flatlanders seeking a change of scenery and relief from summer heat.
Your driveway is literally your road to log home dream fulfillment. Ensure you’re on solid ground during construction and beyond.
Everybody needs a weekend away here and there.
America the beautiful indeed. The United States' national parks are some of the most wild and naturally breathtaking places in the world.
Log home living meets the lap of luxury in Dunton, Colorado.
All too often, we figure out how much we think we can budget for a mortgage and expect a lender to agree. Unfortunately, log home financing doesn’t work that way.
An atmospheric phenomenon creates a magical moment in Colorado.
Got an extra $40 million laying around? Luckily, it doesn't cost a thing to take a look inside this Michigan log "cabin."
Learn about the methods to overcome the two biggest obstacles to log home living: the log home buying process itself and your log…
Consider these 10 steps to good log home floor plan design, which can ultimately lower the cost of a log home.
There are log and timber homes all across this country, but there are some towns where they seem to just fit in perfectly.
From old houses to new log homes, the open-concept floor plan is all the rage these days. But an open design can also open you up…
When planning your small home, it helps to have a couple of tricks up your sleeve.
How can you cut costs when building a log house? A bit of time and effort could pay off in the long run, if you know what you are doing. Here are 8 tips to get your started:
From construction costs to maintenance, six issues to be aware of when considering a a log home vaulted ceiling
Learn how to create a classic design for your log home based on the unique regional architecture of your land location.
