When it comes to building your log cabin, an outdoor living space can really add a lot of dimension and living square footage to your home. What’s the difference and what can be done with them? Porches and Decks vs Patios The main difference between a porch and a deck...
Regardless of the season, it’s important for your home to be well insulated. However, every log cabin is different depending on the type of wood and materials used. There are many different ways a timber home could be insulated. The Natural Logs Often, the wood that...
Many believe that because log cabins are made of wood that they are prone to fires. However, this is not the case. In fact, log homes are far safer than many standard types of house frames. What makes them more safe? Why are Log Homes safer than traditional frame...
Making design decisions when building your log home can be a challenge. There are so many options and ideas to choose from and think about. Here are a few log cabin kitchen ideas that to aid in your design. 1 - Try painting or distressing your cabinets. Painting your...
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 of those choices. Why are you building? What do you need in the house? Which log home types work best for you, your family, and/or...
A well designed staircase can do wonders for your home, yet may be detrimental if not installed correctly. What types of things should be considered before installing or remodeling your home’s stairs? 1 - Function and Traffic Flow How your stairs will function in...
Whether you’re wanting to live a minimalist lifestyle, want a second home deep in nature, or need sporadic hunting cabins for comfort during hunting season, building a tiny cabin is a great way to go off-grid and connect with nature. Why should you build a small...
Many people are convinced bricks, masonry, or block-built homes offer the most durability when it comes to building their home. These methods of building involve rocks, which many believe to be secure in construction. Despite these common beliefs, immense force can...
When it comes to the aesthetics and build quality of a log home, there is a history behind the craftsmanship that is still used to this day. Many of the historic wood homes in the United States come from Scandinavian construction that was brought to the Americas in...
Patience Pays Off In Dream Log Home Build It took Annie and Michael Katz four years to take their vacation dream home from lines on a blueprint to a finished log home, and they wouldn’t trade a single minute of the process. “I think I drove the architect at Frontier...
