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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.

Best Places to Build: #2 Harney County, Oregon
Harney County, Oregon, #2 on Log Home Living's List of Best Places to Build a Log Home.
Best Places to Build: #3 St. Johnsbury, Vermont
St. Johnsbury, Vermont, #3 on Log Home Living's List of Best Places to Build a Log Home.
Best Places to Build: #4 Pendleton County, West Virginia
Pendleton County, West Virginia, #4 on Log Home Living's List of Best Places to Build a Log Home.
Best Places to Build: #5 Mountain Home, Arkansas
Mountain Home, Arkansas, #5 on Log Home Living's List of Best Places to Build a Log Home.
Best Places to Build (That You've Never Heard Of)
While the crowds flock to Park City and Sonoma County, carve out your own little slice of heaven in one of these middle-of-nowhere gems.
How Much Can You Really Afford? Use Our Mortgage Calculator to Find Out
Use this mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly payment, including taxes and insurance.
On The Level: Log Home Floor Plan Picks
Log Home Design's editors pick their favorite one-, one-and-a-half- and two-story log home plans.
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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Your Financial Countdown | Log Home Financing Plan
It's your dream to build your own log home. But how will you afford it? Follow this timeline and 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Happy New Home!
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Design Inspiration | Designing with Structural Insulated Panels
You know them as structural insulated panels. We know them better as a building material with some serious design potential tha...
Hot Tubs: Creating a Budget
Where to begin with creating a hot tub budget.
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The Big Save: How to Prioritize Spending in Your New Home
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
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The Big Save: How to Prioritize Spending in Your New Home
We show you how to save on your dream home by choosing smart materials and learning how to wave the budget wand with ease.
Build Now, Pay Later: Build Your Dream Home Before Retirement
You don't want to wait 'til retirement to enjoy that log cabin in the mountains, but you can't comfortably carry two full mortgages. Enter the interest-only loan.
Setting a Realistic Log Home Budget
It's the cardinal rule of building a custom home: Don't ignore your log home budget. One industry pro offers his tips for staying on track.
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Best of Both Worlds: Answers to Your Questions about Hybrid Homes
Davis Frame Co. co-founder and president Jeff Davis answers questions often asked about building a hybrid home.
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Spend Big, Save Big: Smart Investments for Your Home
Reeling from sticker shock over what that heating system or dishwasher is going to cost? Despair not! Some things you'll invest...

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