January 2016 Blog Posts (16)

Your friends have visited to your home after many days. After receiving, you proudly take them to your embellished garden area. While taking their seats, one of your friends suddenly fells down on the ground because the furniture got dislocated. Could you guess that they would like to sit in your garden area again? Well, that’s not a million dollar query. Simply, the answer is no.…

The entire construction process for a modest log home (built by a pro) ranges from four to six months, but it can run a year or more for large or complex designs. Factors that affect construction time include season, weather, availability of labor and the level of experience of the builder and subcontractors.

The typical construction sequence…

With the Super Bowl approaching, now is the time to ask the eternal question: Who has the best place to watch the game? Enter our Log Home Living TV Room Throwdown Facebook Contest, and show us why your place is the best. Simply post a photo of your Entertainment Room setup on our…

There is a national standard by which all log homes in the United States should be built. Make sure your builder knows it.

By Rob Pickett

Log homes spark the imagination with images of pioneers, ax in hand, clearing the land and using the very trees they fell to craft the DIY cabin of their dreams. As romantic as that notion is, in the 21st century,…

If you're thinking of planning your own custom wood home, you'll need a healthy helping of inspiration. And nothing will get your creative juices flowing like gorgeous photos of our most drool-worthy (and pin-worthy) spaces. Enjoy, and click on the images to pin to your own Pinterest page.…

We’ve all heard the phrase, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” Well, as fundamental as light is inside your home, it’s just as vital outside. An exterior lighting design not only enhances the look of your home and your property, it prevents accidents and deters intruders. Follow these tips to make things as beautiful and safe on the outside as they are…

Excerpted from " Rustic Revisited," published by Watson-Guptill Publications, www.wgpub.com.

Photos by Andrew Wellman

Welcome to camp

This is the entry to Camp Birch Point, a multiple-building home, or compound, in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The entry reveals Adirondack…

The coziest spot in your home isn't complete without these essentials.

1. Some privacy. How can you escape with your favorite page-turner if you're right in the middle of your main living space? Keep your reading nook separate from the rest of the house by tucking it into another quiet space, like this…

A beautiful waterfront setting serves as the backdrop for a Montana hybrid home.

Story by: Scott Gibson

Photos by: Karl Neumann

Architect Reid Smith has a friendly bet going these days with Wayne Hale: Which one of them will be the first to haul in a trout from Georgetown Lake with a cast from Wayne’s deck.

With the…

Rule the slopes in ski country's one-of-a-kind rustic castle.

It would seem like it would be an awkward introduction: cabin meet castle, castle meet cabin. But, in fact, this unlikely pair is kind of a match made in heaven. Don't believe us? Just take a look.…

Whatever the reason, whether the economy is a buyer’s market, or you intend on living in a home for a substantial amount of time, choosing a home with the right qualities is important. Choosing a home can be stressful since it’s an investment you want to be sure about, but when you know what to look for, the process can be made that much easier.

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Winter is once again upon us, and you never know what kind of weather to expect. One thing's for sure: you'll be needing to use your heater. As you prepare to once again light the pilot, there are five ways you can help your heater help you this…

These ultimate dream homes would barely make a dent in the $1.5 billion jackpot.

The Powerball jackpot has reached a record-breaking $1.5 billion, and if you're like most Americans, you've probably asked yourself the question that's on everyone's mind: How would I spend all that money?

Fortunately, we have a few ideas for you. Five…

This story was originally posted on loghome.com

America the beautiful indeed.

Looking for something inspiring this holiday season? It turns out you don't have to look much further than your own back yard. In fact, you don't even have to…

Bruce and Tonya Banbury have dreamed about building a log home in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. Just recently, their dream came true, and the couple moved into a gorgeous Timber Block home. This Dakota was built on the most perfect of lots...take a look at the view these new home owner's now have!…

I am FINALLY building our log home!  Very excited... the stacking should start next week (weather permitting) and I need to get my electrical plan finalized.  Would love the suggestions from this community!  I'm attaching the floor plan for the main &…