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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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Crash Course: Handcrafted Log Homes
Here's what sets these iconic log homes apart.
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.
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 — and what he wishes he could change.
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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.
This Book is the Ultimate Guide to Reclaimed Wood
A must-read for log home lovers.
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 home devotee, Zach Parmeter, as we enter Part 2 of his journey to craft a custom log home.
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Blooms to Beat the Winter Blues
When the ground is blanketed in white, keep the color going year-round with plants that pop.
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5 Steps to Find the Perfect Builder
Enlisting the services of an experienced, professional builder will speed up construction and greatly reduce the chance for er...
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A Primer on Log Packages
Figure out what you need — and what you’ll get — from the different log cabin package options. In general, you’ll find three l...
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Expert Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
When building a log home, it's only natural to have more than a few questions. Luckily, the experts at our Log & Timber Home Sh...
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The Log Home Look
Whether you prefer tidy, uniform logs or those that are perfectly imperfect, there’s a log home producer with the right style f...
Dirt to Done: Follow Along in Our New Series
Zach Parmeter, a third-generation log home producer, begins his journey to create a new custom log-and-timber home of his own.
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Outdoor Design to Protect Your Home in Natural Disasters
You can’t prevent extreme weather and natural threats, but with strategic design, you can protect your log home from them.
Log Home Journey: Finally Living the Log Home Dream
With a few minor interior finishes and the exterior stain and landscape complete, the construction process has ended. Now, Gary and Becky can enjoy log home living.

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