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The vision of your log home finally takes shape in the design phase.
Deciding on a log package - One of the key moments in purchasing a log home. How do you know that you are making the right choice?
Take a look at the three most popular types of terrain for log and timber homes and our guidelines to keep in mind as you identif…
...Or do I need to refinish the whole house? In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain…
This compact kitchen features a balance of bold color choices, oversized materials and multi-directional lighting to pack an impr…
In Blacksburg, South Carolina, one persevering homeowner transforms 6,000 square feet of unfinished log home into a beloved desti…
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain how your climate plays a major role in your …
Chinking requires clean logs and careful tooling to protect your investment for a lifetime.
Classic character and modern design come together in this reimagined historic hideaway.
These practical plans combine efficiency, versatility and open-air living, resulting in houses where each corner supports family …
Respect for history and a creative eye for customization were the driving forces behind one couple's restoration and expansion of…
Log and timber home designs receive top honors from the National Association of Home Builders.
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain the realities of clear finishes for log home…
In this West Virginia cabin retreat, weekends mean more than getting away from it all; they mean getting back to what really matt…
Our resident builder's observations on what's behind escalating construction costs.
A shared love of log homes brings a couple closer together as they build their dream retreat.
With 10,000 square feet that include a half basketball court and indoor pool, reader Joe Muller's home is as impressive as his jo…
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain what signs to look for that indicate your lo…
Handcrafted luxury frames up lakefront panoramas in this one-of-a-kind, self-sustained Oklahoma cabin.
From wrap-around porches to mudrooms built for après-adventure, these log and timber plans celebrate life outdoors.
A former Walt Disney Imagineer designs and builds a handcrafted full-log home that's naturally magical.
Design is in the details. Simple is sophisticated. Natural is never out of style.
Deep in the Cowboy State, among the ranches and rodeos, a historic lodge redefines rest and relaxation for the modern traveler.
This kitchen lies at the heart of this stunning log-and-timber studio cabin.
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explore how moisture and rot may seem like minor pro…
This selection of underfoot options, ranging from classic to cutting edge, will help your home puts its best foot forward.
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain how to give your home a thorough inspection …
A leader in engineered-wood homes describes the manufacturing process and shares why this option provides some unique advantages.