Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

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Log and Timber Home Living

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Picture Perfect • These readers had a very clear image in mind when building their hybrid lakeside getaway.

CLASSIC HITS • Log and timber home designers are redefining cottages and A-frames with modern interpretations that are full of function and heavy on charm.

DESIGNING FOR ALL SEASONS • A-frames and cottages offer a comfortable retreat for all seasons, when designed right. Thoughtful choices in design, ventilation and materials allow these homes to adapt easily to seasonal changes, making them ideal for homeowners who value year-round enjoyment in their personal slice of nature.

5 Factors That Can Drive Up the Cost of Downsizing • There are a lot of sound reasons to reduce your home’s square footage; but do so with care.

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Growing Up • With vertical gardening, you can make the most of your space and have the satisfaction of cultivating your own crops.

What’s the Best Way to Condition the Air in a Small Home? • We explore two energy-efficient alternatives to conventional HVAC.

Into the Woods

GO FAUX • These five manmade materials give the real deal a run for its money.

A Four-Season Paradise • In northern Colorado, a hybrid timber frame cottage makes for a prime backcountry retreat, offering direct access to outdoor adventures all year round.

Mid-Century Merger • Infusing a home with mid-century nostalgia is becoming an increasingly popular design edict, but lovers of log and timber homes have struggled with how to incorporate it within their building medium of choice. Designer Gwyntie van Tuyl Weswick has cracked the code — in under 1,150 square feet.

Home and Away • A Long Island couple crafts the perfect weekend retreat — a cozy log cabin nestled in the woodlands of Vermont.

The Path to Affordability • You can achieve the perfect log or timber home, if you take it one step at a time.

REBUILDING A LEGACY • This timber frame barn-style home keeps one Midwestern family rooted to their past while enjoying the present with a host of family, friends and neighbors.

8 Quick Ways to Make the Most of a Small-Scale Home

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