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.
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 identify the ideal position for your house.
These practical plans combine efficiency, versatility and open-air living, resulting in houses where each corner supports family …
Our resident builder's observations on what's behind escalating construction costs.
From wrap-around porches to mudrooms built for après-adventure, these log and timber plans celebrate life outdoors.
Searching for an eye-popping home on the smaller side? Let's float this idea by you: A custom log cabin can expand your options w…
Is there a floor plan for... Downsizers? Growing families? Weekend warriors? You bet.
While we can't tell you how much your home will cost, we can show you where the money goes.
No matter how old you are, it's never too soon to think about aging-in-place strategies that will protect you and your investment.
There are so many varieties, how do you know which one you really want?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, Robert Jones, Executive Vice President of the Federal Savings Bank, explains a few common …
Baseball and log homes... Can it get any more American than this duo?
In this installment of Ask the Expert, Robert Jones, Executive Vice President of the Federal Savings Bank, breaks down the nuance…
When it comes to our readers' favorite floor plans, these picks prove that, with log and timber design, there really is something…
In this installment of Ask the Expert, we explore the nuances of financing new construction.
In this installment of Ask the Expert, Robert Jones, Executive Vice President of the Federal Savings Bank, shares how aspiring lo…
You can achieve the perfect log or timber home, if you take it one step at a time.
There are a lot of sound reasons to reduce your home's square footage; but do so with care.
Learn how and why to add a Murphy Door in your log or timber frame home in this interview with Murphy Door founder and CEO, Jerem…
The answer to this question could be summed up in one word: convenience.
With log home floor plan design, anything is possible. Take these 6 plans for example.
Everyone needs a place to live. However, for those who choose to make their home out of logs, well they're in a class of their ow…
Decided by our readers, these are the most viewed log home ranch floor plans on our website in 2024.
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Keep your finances and floor plan in check for a worry-free retirement retreat.
Think you need to be a cash buyer to get the home of your dreams? You don't. Financing is available, and here's what you need to …
You may think that designing your home and building it are two distinct phases of the custom-home process, but they’re intertwine…
Overlook the Oscars; forget the Grammys … we’ve got your Jerry Rouleau winners right here.
Ready to go all-in on off-grid living? We’ve rounded up clever design ideas to create an efficient home and the latest product of…
For homeowners looking for a little extra space with a lot of possibility, a log or timber accessory dwelling unit may be just th…
