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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.

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Things to Do in Chattanooga
With its blooming arts district, spectacular natural landmarks and deeply ingrained historical memory, Chattanooga offers a wealth of attractions for the culture-minded traveler.
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Keys to Buying Raw Land
Finding the perfect home site goes far beyond discovering a spot with a great view. Before you buy, read on for a few factors y...
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5 Steps to a Home that Saves You Money
Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
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Tips for Open Layouts
Missteps to avoid when laying out interior spaces.
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22 Budget-Saving Kitchen Tips
Get ideas for cutting costs while planning and designing your log or timber home's kitchen.
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10 Tips to Make a Small Cabin Feel Large
Taking advantage the space you have is a great way to enhance the functionality of every inch of your home.
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Space Planning: 5 Rooms for a Small Floor Plan
Want to squeeze more space out of your small floor plan without adding a single square foot? We'll show you how — no sleight of...
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Going With a Pro: Architects & Designers
Architect or designer—how do you choose?
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Great Places to Live: Chattanooga, TN
Are you looking to find a new location to build your timber frame house? Check out what Chattanooga, TN has to offer.
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Happily Ever After: Georgia Cabin for Rent
A couple builds a small cabin in Georgia that you can rent.
In Good Company: Building a Log Home with Someone Else
These two like-minded couples come together to create a classic log home with a contemporary twist. Here's how they did it.
Model Home
A big idea starts with a 3-foot vision.
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Passive solar and other money-saving design ideas
Passive solar and other smart-design ideas can save you money without huge upfront costs
Community Spotlight: Simply the Best | North Carolina's Grand Vista
Take your life from good to grand at North Carolina's Grand Vista community.
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8 Tips to Building a Low-Cost Log Cabin
As affordable as it can be to build a log cabin, you can make it even cheaper with a little planning. Here are eight ways to ma...
Size Matters: Choosing the Correct Square Footage
Determine the size your log home by relying on lifestyle needs, budget, and strategic design.
How to Modify a Stock Plan to Suit Your Needs and Budget
You can take a company's stock floor plans and tweak them efficiently and affordably.
How to Customize a Small Log Cabin
There are ways to accommodate a small log cabin without compromising design integrity.

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