Lighten Up!
by Mike Haskew
Expedition Log Homes/photo by Roger Wade One of the greatest challenges in making interior log home space livable is taking full advantage of light, overcoming the tendency of the home’s primary building material, the wood itself, to create dim, dark areas inside. In addition, preserving and protect...
A Welcome Change of Pace
by Debra Grahl
Battle Creek Log Homes/photo by Roger Wade Consider the roots of log home construction: Wikipedia cites the first were built in heavily forested northern Europe, during the Bronze Age, about 3500 bc. Reflect on the use of raw logs, wind fallen or otherwise crudely harvested throughout the centuries,...
Smooth Sailing
by Karen Doss Bowman
Jon Sayler Architect/photo by Roger Wade Many log home lovers spend years dreaming about how to build their perfect rustic retreat. While taking on an expensive and long-term construction project may seem daunting, careful research and planning in the beginning can eliminate headaches and lead to a ...
Exterior Log Finish Primer
by Mike Haskew | photo by Roger Wade
Expedition Log Homes/photo by Roger Wade Low-maintenance, long-lasting good looks, environmental friendliness, and reasonable cost are just some of the elements that factor into choosing the right log home exterior finish. Evaluating the available options may be a challenge, but an understanding of ...
Package Deals
by Donna Peak
Honest Abe Log Homes/photo by Roger Wade Imagine you’re going to the supermarket, and apples are on your shopping list. You love apples and you can’t wait to buy them so you can sink your teeth into one. But when you get to the store, you’re faced with choices. Gala apples are on sale for less than ...
Universal Design Gains in Popularity
by Debra Grahl
Riverbend Timber Framing/photos by Roger Wade Though not everyone will be familiar with the term “universal design,” it is a concept that has been a part of the home-building industry since the 1980s. Gaining in popularity worldwide, it is, simply put, approaching the design and construction of a bu...
To DIY or Not to DIY
by Mike Haskew
Serious research, careful planning, and good old sweat equity help put the brakes on cost when building that perfect log home. Each lends itself to a more reasonable bottom line, bringing value and satisfaction to the process while potentially lowering the “hassle factor.” While research and plannin...
Custom Rustic Style
by Debra Grahl | All photos: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes, by Roger Wade
True to its name, M.T.N. Architects has been designing custom high-end mountain-style homes since 1990. With an emphasis on log and timber frame design, the firm works one on one with each client to create a unique, luxurious, one-of-a-kind home. Their clientele and projects span from East Coast to ...
At the Water’s Edge
by Donna Peak
What’s the first thing you think of when someone mentions the phrase “waterfront property”? Does it conjure up images of a quiet, glassy lake tucked high in the mountains? Maybe it makes you think of a busy, babbling river, providing a constant, soothing soundtrack to daily life. Or p...
Designed for Easy Living
by Donna Peak
Rocky Mountain Log Homes/photo by Roger Wade Maintaining your log home is like getting on a physical fitness regimen: to keep it performing and looking its best, you have to take care of it. And like embarking on a nutrition and exercise program for your body, your log home maintenance has to stick ...