We are often asked if log cabins can make good off-grid homes. The answer to that question is a resounding yes! By nature, log cabins are as close as it gets to nature. Logs come from well-managed forests and new trees are planted in exchange for the ones felled....
Log homes are a great investment and a beautiful way to create a home that will be passed on to the next generations. They come in almost innumerable designs and shapes, and we are sure that you will find the log homes that inspire you here at Frontier Log Homes....
“Luxury” is a word that often scares away people who are on a budget with their home project. However, there are ways to create a sense of luxury while also keeping everything affordable! You don't have to have a luxury home, to feel like you're living life high on...
The exterior of a log cabin is created out of two central visible components: the logs and the chinking. The chinking is the flexible insulating sealant you see between each log. The main purpose of log chinking is to keep air and water from infiltrating your home...
There seems to be an endless sea of choices to make when building your own home. Which floor plan to choose is one of the most important among them. Why are you building? What do you need in the house? Which layout works best for you, your family, and your lifestyle?...
Log homes have very different maintenance needs than a standard house. However, maintaining a well-designed log home is not as hard as many people believe. In fact, there are quite a few misunderstandings regarding the maintenance of log houses. Log Home Maintenance...
Does a Log Home Require Extra Maintenance? There is something cozy and inviting about a log home. They look beautiful under snow and gorgeous in the summer. Log homes give us a sense of freedom and make us appreciate nature. Most people just love them and dream of...
Choosing a floorplan for a future home or log cabin can be a tough process. Here are some tips on things to consider when choosing a floor plan! 1 - How much space do you need? When finding the right log cabin floor plan, it’s important to think about the amount of...
A dry-in home package includes all the necessary components to weatherproof a home. A dry-in home leaves a building protected from the elements, such as rain and wind, thus offering the homeowner the opportunity to work on the inside safely and at their own leisure....
Timber frame homes are beautiful to look at and amazingly comfortable to live in. No wonder, then, that so many people are choosing to build their dream house with a timber frame rather than opting for a conventional building method. Timber frame homes were the first...
