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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.

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This Historic Lodge is a Diamond in the Rough
Montana's recently restored Kootenai Lodge recalls a rich heritage.
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How to Buy Country Land for a Log Home
When you find the perfect land for your log home, know how much to pay.
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Choosing a House Site: How to Pick the Best Possible Spot to Build
How to evaluate your land’s potential for building a log home.
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Common Log Home Insurance Questions Answered
Log home insurance expert Fred Roberts answers the most frequently asked coverage questions, so you can have the peace of mind th…
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4 Pennsylvania Log Cabin Resorts
Need a place to stay in Pennsylvania? Here are 4 cabin resorts perfect for log home enthusiasts.
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3 Log Home Companies in Pennsylvania
Looking to build a log home in Pennsylvania? Here are 3 great log home companies to check out.
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The Best Places to Dine and Shop in Pennsylvania
On your next road trip, grab a bite at one of these classic Pennsylvania eateries.
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How to Build a Log Home for Retirement
Forget the idea of "aging in place." Sensible home design is for everyone, no matter the number of years you have in your rear view.
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7 Pennsylvania Attractions and Adventures to Check Out
The next time you find yourself in the Keystone State, make a stop to one of these amazing attractions.
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Creating the Affordable Log Home
Here are some tips on how to build your dream log home without putting yourself in debt.
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Chalk Out Your Floor Plan to Optimize Space
Use sidewalk chalk to figure out how much space you'll need in certain rooms.
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How to Make Furniture Fit in Your Dream Home
Make sure everything fits in your log home with these tips on floor plan design.
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How to Read a Blueprint
Learn how to read a blueprint so you can design your dream log home perfectly.
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Designing Your Dream Home with Log & Timber Home Living
This course will help you take your magazine clippings, your thoughts and dreams and teach you how to put it on paper so your contractor can build you exactly what you're wanting.
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Is a One-Level Log Home Cheaper Than Two Stories?
Find out if building your log home all on one level is cheaper than stacking stories.
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Why Ranch Homes Are Ideal for All Stages of Life
Whatever stage of life you're in, a ranch home will suit your needs with a young family and as you age.
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How to Build a Log Home for Old Age
With a little constructive forethought and a few aging-in-place strategies your log home can grow stylishly older right along wit…
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Planning Your Dream Home with Log & Timber Home Living
Learn everything you need to know about planning your dream log and timber home.
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Why Pennsylvania Farmland Is the Best Place to Build a Log Cabin
With 170 acres of rolling western Pennsylvania farmland on which to build their log home, the Saymanskys can't lose.
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Why You Should Switch to LED Lighting
According to electronics manufacturer GE, there are a number of reasons to ditch incandescent, halogen and even CFLs in favor of LED lighting. Here are five key points that could impact your decisions for your log home.
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The Pros and Cons of Living in a Ranch Home
We break down the pros and cons of building and living in a ranch home for you
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The Benefits of Building a Ranch-Style Log Home
Ranch-style log homes eliminate the ups and downs of everyday life.
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This Southwest-Facing Log Home Pours in Natural Light
The Lewises’ southwest-facing site means plenty of sunlight pours into their log home.
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35 Reasons You Need a Log Home
Our official list of 35 reasons why we think everyone should love log homes as much as we do:
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5 Montana Log Home Companies
Looking to build your dream log home in Montana? Look no further than out your front door with these 5 local Montana log home companies.
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6 Amazing Places to Dine +Shop in Montana
If you're road-tripping through Montana, you have to stop at these 6 places to dine and shop during your trip.
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4 Log Home Resorts and Rentals In Montana
Planning a trip to Montana? You'll want to stay in one of these log home resorts and rentals that are so nice, you'll never want to leave.
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5 Attractions + Adventures in Montana to Check Out
Explore the 5 best log home attraction and adventures in the state of Montana you can't miss while visiting.

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