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20 Tips for the Perfect Floor Plan
20 Tips for the Perfect Floor Plan
The vision of your log home finally takes shape in the design phase.
Choosing Logs
Choosing Logs
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?
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What to Consider for Different Terrains
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…
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Ask the Expert: Can I Spot-Treat One Area of My Log Home?
...Or do I need to refinish the whole house? In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain…
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A Beautiful Blue Chip Kitchen
This compact kitchen features a balance of bold color choices, oversized materials and multi-directional lighting to pack an impr…
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Reader Spotlight: Home at Last
In Blacksburg, South Carolina, one persevering homeowner transforms 6,000 square feet of unfinished log home into a beloved desti…
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Ask the Expert: How Does Climate Affect My Maintenance and Staining Routine?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain how your climate plays a major role in your …
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How it's Done: Applying Chinking
Chinking requires clean logs and careful tooling to protect your investment for a lifetime.
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Gilmer Lodge's Great Second Act
Classic character and modern design come together in this reimagined historic hideaway.
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An Ode to the Mid-Sized Home
These practical plans combine efficiency, versatility and open-air living, resulting in houses where each corner supports family …
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A Reader Home Heads Back to the Beginning
Respect for history and a creative eye for customization were the driving forces behind one couple's restoration and expansion of…
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Simply the Best Home Designs
Log and timber home designs receive top honors from the National Association of Home Builders.
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Ask the Expert: Can I Use Only a Clear Finish on My Log Home Exterior?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain the realities of clear finishes for log home…
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Enjoying the View from this West Virginia Home
In this West Virginia cabin retreat, weekends mean more than getting away from it all; they mean getting back to what really matt…
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The Reality of Home Building Costs
Our resident builder's observations on what's behind escalating construction costs.
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A Welcoming Log Home in New Hampshire
A shared love of log homes brings a couple closer together as they build their dream retreat.
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This Large Log Home was a Labor of Love
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…
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Ask The Expert: How Can I Tell When My Log Home Needs The Existing Finish Removed Before Re-Staining?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain what signs to look for that indicate your lo…
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On Vacation and Off the Grid in Oklahoma
Handcrafted luxury frames up lakefront panoramas in this one-of-a-kind, self-sustained Oklahoma cabin.
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Floor Plans That Put Nature at Your Doorstep
From wrap-around porches to mudrooms built for après-adventure, these log and timber plans celebrate life outdoors.
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Adventure Awaits at this Log Home
A former Walt Disney Imagineer designs and builds a handcrafted full-log home that's naturally magical.
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Shop the Look: All-Natural Ambiance
Design is in the details. Simple is sophisticated. Natural is never out of style.
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A Backcountry Luxury Vacation Destination
Deep in the Cowboy State, among the ranches and rodeos, a historic lodge redefines rest and relaxation for the modern traveler.
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A Kitchen with an Artistic Treatment
This kitchen lies at the heart of this stunning log-and-timber studio cabin.
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Ask the Expert: What Small Issue Becomes Expensive if Ignored?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explore how moisture and rot may seem like minor pro…
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Deck Materials for Your Log Home
This selection of underfoot options, ranging from classic to cutting edge, will help your home puts its best foot forward.
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Ask the Expert: How Do I Inspect My Log Home for Moisture Issues and Insect Damage?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, the pros at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain how to give your home a thorough inspection …
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How Engineered Wood (Glu-Lam) Is Made
A leader in engineered-wood homes describes the manufacturing process and shares why this option provides some unique advantages.

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