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.






Unspoiled, undeveloped land is prime log and timber real estate, but there are a few unfamiliar factors to consider as you prepare it for construction.
Having and sticking to a realistic budget prevents your log or timber dream home from becoming a nightmare.
What’s changed (and what hasn’t) over our 40 years in the log and timber biz from the industry insiders who know it best.
The owners yearned to bring Western inspiration back home to New England, and the couple achieved that aesthetic in a ranch-style…
There’s a lot of misinformation about building small. We confront 5 of the most common myths and set the story straight.
What are the keys to a home that will transition through life with you? We’ve got the inside scoop.
An update on the latest industry news from Design & Construction Week’s tenth anniversary event in Las Vegas.
After a two-and-a-half-year disruption from the pandemic, homeowners are seeking to expand their living quarters in fun (and pote…
Building a second home can be a winning and affordable proposition. Here’s how.
A realistic (yet still optimistic) look at the current state of borrowing money for your dream home.
Trying to decide the size, shape and style of the plan that fits you best? These 6 layouts showcase the diversity of log home des…
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
Here are the log homes that captured readers' attention in 2022.
These 5 log and timber homes showcase all the ways small-scale homes shine bright.
From mountain-modern to midcentury, we identify the exterior details that define 5 favorite exterior styles.
Follow along as Mark Elliott, Vice President at Coventry Log Homes, Inc., shares his expert insights to your top questions about …
For years, single-story homes have topped future owners’ most-wanted lists. Here’s what you need to know to craft the perfect uni…
We break down the vital role this process plays in your future home.
Designing for a sloped lot has its ups and downs, but with creativity and proper planning, you can call a mountainside site home.
Shopping for the perfect plan? Here's what's inspiring other log home enthusiasts this year:
From petite and practical to totally supersized, here are four floor plans worth a look!
Completing a personal financial statement doesn’t have to intimidate. We break it down into the main components to help you navig…
Houses may be permanent, but they don’t have to be static. These concepts will help you plan now for the unforeseen future.
How owning your own business impacts your ability to secure a home loan.
Take a peek at some our favorite floor plans 3,000 square feet and above.