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As you're planning your log home or cabin, are you looking for a darker wood or a lighter wood? Do you want a knotty grain or a smoother finish? There are many log and wood options to choose from when buying or building a log home or log cabin. Here's a look at some of the options for wood species, log styles, log treatments and more for log homes.

Reclaimed Wood
5 Reasons to Buy Reclaimed Hardwood
The experts at Peachey Hardwood Flooring share their top five reasons to choose reclaimed hardwood flooring.
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Large Logs Make a Cozy Log Home
Commanding large-diameter logs make for a surprisingly cozy log home along Georgia’s Lake Blue Ridge.
Choosing Wood Species For Your Log Home
The ins and outs of wood species, their characteristics and how they react to becoming part of your log home.
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Log Home Package/Kit Options
A la carte or all-inclusive — buying a log home starts with the parts of the log home package/kit.
Profiles, Interfaces and Corner Styles for Log Homes
When selecting the size, shape and look of the logs, the log home buyer is spoiled for choice. Here’s how to navigate your log profile and corner style options.
How to Choose Your Log Home Producer
With hundreds of exceptional log home manufacturers and handcrafters out there, how do you choose? Here’s how to find a log home producer that can make your home just the way you want it.
Popular Log Home Wood Species
A sampling of popular log home wood species and their attributes.
What is a Log Building System?
In addition to its superior good looks, a log building system works a little differently than conventional construction. Here’s how.
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How to Customize Different Log Home Styles
Take one part architectural heritage and two parts highly functional design. Mix it well, and you have the perfect recipe for a...
Understanding Log Home Kits
How to compare log home kits to get the most accurate price quote for your log home.
How to Protect Your Log Walls
Your goal is to protect your log walls from moisture infiltration, air infiltration and heat loss. Here are the key things to look for while inspecting your log walls.
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Easy Ways to Prepare Your Log Home for the Winter
Three easy steps to prepare your log home for harsh winter weather.
Don't Fear Wood Shrinkage in Log Homes
Learn more about wood shrinkage and how to handle the resulting settlement instead of trying to avoid it altogether.
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Inspection Checklist For Buying a Used Log Home
When you are purchasing a log home, what is fixable and what is alarming? Here are four warning signs to look for during your l...
Log Home Hybrids Gaining Ground
Mixing logs and conventional construction creates design flexibility.
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The Right Wood Species For Your Log Home
How do you decide on the wood you will use for your log home? Consider many factors before deciding on a favorite wood species.
From Pesky Pariah to Pretty Product
Invasive red cedar turns into furniture.
A Guide to Selecting Reclaimed Wood Flooring
Reclaimed wood is a durable and unique material to use for wood flooring in your log home. Here's what to look for.

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