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.
Parkitecture | Historic Lodge-Inspired Design
Historic National Park Service lodges influence the design of today's log homes.
Rugged by Design: Building in Remote Locations
So, you want to live far from the maddening crowd? Extreme home settings are hotter than ever, but they involve careful planning.
Going U.P. | Living on Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Munising, Michigan, offers coastal living in the heart of the Midwest.
A Different Approach: How to Rent Your Vacation Home
Looking for a way to afford that log vacation home and make money on the side? The answer may be just a renter away.
Design by Location | Site-Specific Log Home Design
How to design a log home that suites your intended location.
How To: Prepare To Build Your Log Home | Tips for Preparing for Home Construction
10 questions to ask before building your dream log home.
Log Home Floor Plan Basics: Ten Tips
Your floor plan is the roadmap to your new home, and you're in the driver's seat. Get ready to start the engine with these tips.
Creating a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
Building Advice: Creating a Budget-Friendly Construction Schedule
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
How To: Make Your Home Green | Eco-Friendly & Green Building Tips
Want to know more about green building? Here we introduce you to what's actually behind the ubiquitous label.
The Well-Designed Log Home Floor Plan
Finalizing your log home's floor plan is a balancing act. Here's how to tip the scales in your favor.
Working with a Log Home Designer
Four keys to developing a successful relationship with your log home designer.
Sunny Side of the Mountain | Building in Charlottesville, Virginia
In the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Albemarle County, home to Charlottesville, is one perfect little world.
Building Energy Efficient Log Homes
Here are some other ways owners can make all the right moves when designing and building energy efficient log homes.
Baby, It's Cold Outside | Snow Country Design Tips
30 brilliant solutions for log homes in snow country.
The Year of the House | From Dream Home to Reality
18 strategies to realize your dream home in the next 12 months.
How To Choose a Truss System
From elementary to elaborate, choose a truss system for your home that both mirrors your taste and serves as a functional masterpiece.