How to create a property that will build generational wealth, while serving as a place to plant emotional roots and a backdrop for priceless memories. The essence of log home living is one of shared experience, closeness to nature, and appreciation of the surroundings...
Whether you’re drawn to the organic feel of handcrafted logs or the bold, structural appeal of timber framing, this Timeless Log and Timber Home photo gallery illustrates the wide variety of styles and finishes that can make your dream log or timber home a...
Designing a legacy home is all about providing nurturing spaces that can accommodate people of all ages and abilities, both now and in the future. When a family began planning a 3,000-square-foot legacy home on a golf course outside Knoxville, Tennessee, they imagined...
“If we build it they will come.” When Karen talks about her new home on the shores of Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland, one of the first things that she will tell you is, “Never in a million years did I expect to build a log home.” When Karen and George, a retired...
Couple builds a legacy home on a Tennessee mountain top. In addition to sharing a life together, Gina and Graham share a love of log homes and the Great Smoky Mountains. Graham recalls first experiencing the Great Smoky Mountains while attending veterinary college in...
Future-proof your log or timber-frame design through careful planning to create a home where you can gracefully age in place. Building a log, timber frame or hybrid home is often a lifelong dream, cherished for its charm, natural beauty and enduring strength. However,...
It’s been almost a century since the tiny Appalachian community of White Oak Flats evolved into Gatlinburg, Tennessee, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. First settled in the 1830s, early residents were attracted to the area for many...
If the idea of a forever home on one level with no stairs is appealing, you can make that dream a reality with these strategies. Building a single-story log or timber frame home requires strategic planning to ensure affordability, efficiency, and long-term...
A busy Atlanta couple escapes big-city life in a simple, comfortable log home in Big Sky, Montana. David and Melissa Hatter have always felt right at home in Big Sky, Montana, even though they are also quite used to the bustle of the big city of Atlanta, Georgia....
Understanding a home’s geographical location is crucial for optimizing its energy efficiency, to account for local climate and weather patterns, which will greatly influence heating, cooling and lighting needs. Building a log or timber frame home is a significant...
We've gathered a gallery of inspirational images to help you find the perfect recipe for your dream kitchen. Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of Log Homes of America / Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia / Photo by Roger Wade Courtesy of...
A couple turned to local artisans to craft an elegant timber frame home in Red Lodge from reclaimed lumber, with the design taking its inspiration from a 19th-Century cottage in Rhode Island. For what feels like an eternity they’ll watch a storm roll in, approaching...
