Build Your Log Home
Expert advice for building a log home or log cabin, including advice on log home construction, energy-efficient building, roofing options, windows, insulation tips, wood & log choices, landscaping and log home kit options.
Log homes don't thrive on wood alone. Here's how to incorporate other building materials into your design.
More owners are going au naturel, bringing the beauty and durability of real stone into their homes.
A log home necessity, your loft is more than just a perch from which to appreciate the impressive view—it's also a blank canvas for your creativity.
Many timber-home owners are warming up to the idea of zone heating, a new method that can save you a bundle on your energy bills.
Planning pro Allen Halcomb has a secret to share: Your log home's design can be fun and functional if you keep your land and your…
Not building in your own back yard? Use our long-distance building survival tips.
10 questions to ask before building your dream log home.
Six tips for creating a budget-friendly, reality-based construction schedule with your general contractor or builder.
Want to know more about green building? Here we introduce you to what's actually behind the ubiquitous label.
Four keys to developing a successful relationship with your log home designer.
How to build, stock and maintain this wonderful water feature for years of enjoyment.
Here are some other ways owners can make all the right moves when designing and building energy efficient log homes.
Controlling the weather is beyond your power, but you can make the most of your climate through intelligent and creative garden design.
From elementary to elaborate, choose a truss system for your home that both mirrors your taste and serves as a functional masterpiece.
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
From your home's foundation to understanding construction lingo, here are the basics for making the project of your life come tog…
Forget everything you thought you knew about camps and cabins. The simple, rustic retreats of old aren't so simple anymore.
The variety of wood species to choose from can make your head spin. Cedar, pine, spruce and douglas fir are all fine choices—but what are the core differences between these common wood species used to build log homes?
Building a dock on your waterfront property? Learn more about the different options available to you to create the perfect jumping off place for summer fun.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
Creating the perfect patio begins with what's underfoot.
10 great ideas for getting the most out of your small space.
What scares homeowners most about renewable energy systems is the upfront cost. But once the sticker shock subsides and they look at the big picture, they realize they might save money in the long run.
Explore 4 of the most popular options for covering the exterior of your timber home.
Baths, kitchens and beyond—discover new ways to incorporate glass into your log home's master plan.
While the primary goal is to protect the environment, green-building practices often result in financial savings for consumers — …
