Log and Timber Home Living

The nation’s premier log home magazine, Log Home Living encourages the dream of log home ownership. Each issue celebrates the log home lifestyle, provides practical advice, and offers photo tours of the nation’s most beautiful log homes.

The Truth About Log Homes • Isn’t cutting down trees for log homes bad for the environment?

Log and Timber Home Living

WHAT’S HAPPENING ONLINE

Why a log home? • Everyone needs a place to live. However, for those who choose to make their home out of logs, well they’re in a class of their own.

Where will I build my log home? • Still searching for that ideal piece of land? We have a few pointers that may help you narrow the field.

How do I determine a log home’s value?

WHAT MAKES LAND BUILDABLE?

Why is a log home construction loan different than other types of loans?

How do you pay for a log home? • Think you need to be a cash buyer to get the home of your dreams? You don’t. Financing is available, and here’s what you need to know to obtain it.

What do I need to show a potential lender?

What is the lender looking for?

THE MONEY YOU NEED IS A CLICK AWAY

What does a log home cost? • An honest answer to the million-dollar question.

Do you speak log home?

How do I find the right log home style? • From milled and handcrafted full logs to half-logs — even engineered timbers — there are a variety of ways to build a log home. Here’s what you need to know.

What do I look for in a wood species?

LOG PROFILES • The shape of the logs will have a major impact on your home’s looks. These are the most popular styles:

INTERFACE STYLES • The log profile will influence how the logs are fitted horizontally. Here are some common techniques:

CORNERS • How the logs intersect at the corners is one of the most defining features of your home.

PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER

How do I choose a log home company? • There’s no shortage of top-notch companies that produce beautiful log homes. Here’s what you should do to find the partner that fits your needs.

How will I pay for my package?

How can I build a log home on a limited budget? • No matter how big or small a budget is, everyone loves to save a little cash where they can. These five tips will put you on the path to savings.

The Big Catch • Tucked among ponds and pines in the Pennsylvania mountains, this family retreat offers rewards far beyond reeling in prize fish.

How do I design the right floor plan for me? • A simple strategy to dream up a home design that’s truly yours.

WHAT ABOUT COPYRIGHTS?

How do I design a home for all ages?

What role does an interior designer play?

INTERIOR INSIGHTS • When you work with an interior designer, you can expect savvy design advice like these pearls of wisdom…

How much space do I really need? • While the answer’s subjective, a few tried-and-true rules ensure your spaces are fit to function.

Can my floor plan…? • Scale up? Scale down? Take on a modern look? Or maybe something completely classic? With log home floor plan design, anything is possible. Take these 6 plans for example.

Can I modify a stock floor plan?

Why is single-level so special? • Plan courtesy of Ward Cedar Log Homes

How do you find the builder for you? • 7 key questions you should ask to ensure you find the right person to build your home.

How do I find the best deal?

How do logs become walls? • There’s more to building a log home than stacking wood.

What’s the difference between sealants and stains?

What should I expect from my builder? • You and your builder will be working together for quite some time. A collaborative...