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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.

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Where Your Energy-Consumption Dollars Go
Plus, how to save both energy and money.
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Dirt to Done: The Big Reveal
This Wisconsin bachelor pad set the stage for romance and, now, married bliss in this final installation (the big reveal!) of our…
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Dirt to Done: Finish Strong
As Zach Parmeter's home building journey winds down, get inspired with a glimpse at the interior finishes of his log-and-timber h…
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Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You?
Bar IV Log Homes Consulting
On-Demand Webinar: Should You Hire a Log Home Consultant?
Calm Your Fears, Protect Your Budget with a Log Home Consultant
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Dirt to Done: Choosing Exterior Materials
A smart selection of materials come together on the exterior of this half-log hybrid home.
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3 Ways to Go Green
Want to save energy and money? This sage advice will get you started.
Deluxe to Ultra - Upgrades That Add Up
Deluxe to Ultra - Upgrades That Add Up
How a few design decisions can make a big difference - both in the feel and final price of your home.
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Crash Course: Milled Log Homes
Unless you’re living in the Rocky Mountain region or the Canadian wilderness, most of the log homes you see are milled.
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Dirt to Done: Mechanical Matters
Select and position your home's utility systems carefully to ensure day-to-day comfort, improve efficiency and reduce long-term c…
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Benefits of Using a High-Quality Finish on a Log Home
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Win a 2021 October/November Issue of Log & Timber Home Living
In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a 2021 October/November Issue of Log and &…
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Win a 2021 June/July Issue of Log & Timber Home Living
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In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a 2021 Issue of Log and Timber Home Living…
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The Virtual Log & Timber Home Show Is Back For Fall 2020
Attend a Log & Timber Home Show from VIRTUALLY ANYWHERE!
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Log Home Additions: What to Know
Here are a few important points to consider when planning a log home addition.
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The Importance of Log Profiles in Design
Shape and corner systems are not only essential to log home construction; they make a design statement.
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Behind the Buzzword: Hybrid Homes
The inside scoop on what this buzzword means to log and timber home construction.
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Crash Course: Handcrafted Log Homes
Here's what sets these iconic log homes apart.
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Dirt to Done: Step Inside the Rough-in Process
Far from dull, the rough-in process offers homeowners an opportunity to personalize the look and feel of their finished home.
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Dirt to Done: What Happens During a Log Home Package Delivery
The latest update from our Dirt-to-Done log home journey:
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A Roofing Solution That Saves Time and Money
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Building Your Team for Log Home Construction
Choose how involved you’ll be in your log home’s construction.
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Five Reasons Solid Wood Homes Make Sense
Here are five reasons why a full log home is a smart decision and not just a pretty face.
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Dirt to Done: How a Log Home Pro Designs His Own Floor Plan
In this installment of our Dirt to Done series, here's a look at how Zach Parmeter approached the design process of his own home …
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5 Solutions to Save Money During Construction
Our resident builder shares his top five solutions to save money during the construction of your log home.
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This Book is the Ultimate Guide to Reclaimed Wood
A must-read for log home lovers.
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Dirt to Done: How a Pro Picks Land for His Log Home
Want to know how a pro goes about picking the right property and preparing it for building? Check in with third-generation log ho…

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