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.
The windows in your log home likely frame one of your favorite features: the view. But they also can be top energy wasters. The air lost and gained through windows accounts for approximately 30 percent of your energy use.
Get a personal feel for some amazing log home destinations, courtesy of our readers!
Replacing outdated appliances may be expensive, but your wallet and the environment will thank you in the long run.
Lighting takes up a large part of your homes energy. Make it efficient to save money and the environment.
This product solves all problems of electricity and water, so you can continue to live as deep into nature as you please.
For his 5-acre site near a county park around Lake Wazeecha in Wisconsin, Zach Parmeter wanted a home that would fit in to the natural beauty of the surroundings and reflect his love of the outdoors.
9 smart steps you can take to minimize your energy use and maximize your savings.
Ever dreamed of owning a California mining ghost town? Us either. But it's still eerily cool to see these untouched log home buil…
The log home construction process can be tiresome, but there's plenty to do while you're waiting to build.
This historic camp near the Adirondacks represents the resiliency and the spirit of log homes.
Michigan celebrates its cabin heritage.
Keeping any company going for a decade is an accomplishment, and Appalachian Log Structures is going on 40 years.
Simple but smart strategies to get the most bang for your log home buck.
These simple tips will help you figure out where and how to start your log home lifestyle off right.
Montana's recently restored Kootenai Lodge recalls a rich heritage.
When you find the perfect land for your log home, know how much to pay.
How to evaluate your land’s potential for building a log home.
Log home insurance expert Fred Roberts answers the most frequently asked coverage questions, so you can have the peace of mind th…
Need a place to stay in Pennsylvania? Here are 4 cabin resorts perfect for log home enthusiasts.
Looking to build a log home in Pennsylvania? Here are 3 great log home companies to check out.
On your next road trip, grab a bite at one of these classic Pennsylvania eateries.
Forget the idea of "aging in place." Sensible home design is for everyone, no matter the number of years you have in your rear view.
The next time you find yourself in the Keystone State, make a stop to one of these amazing attractions.
Here are some tips on how to build your dream log home without putting yourself in debt.
Use sidewalk chalk to figure out how much space you'll need in certain rooms.
Make sure everything fits in your log home with these tips on floor plan design.
Learn how to read a blueprint so you can design your dream log home perfectly.
This course will help you take your magazine clippings, your thoughts and dreams and teach you how to put it on paper so your contractor can build you exactly what you're wanting.
