Amid the relentless noise of modern life, a cozy space is a gentle embrace, an invitation to reflect and recharge. Living small doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, especially when it comes to comfort and coziness. When you limit the size of your cabin or cottage, you...
Festive decorations, a tree full of lights, and a roaring fire are very much at home in a cozy log & timber home.
A Missouri couple took a hands-on approach when building their dream home, including helping pound in the many tenons used to construct the frame of the home. Like many would-be log and timber homeowners, Bill and Kathy Carrier started their research on the Internet....
Building pros offer tips and considerations for increasing the energy efficiency of your log and timber home. Energy efficiency has been a long-used catch phrase in the log and timber home industry. At times, its mention is acknowledged but then somewhat set aside as...
TIMELESS RETREATS THAT ARE BETTER, NOT BIGGER November is the perfect time to escape to the warm embrace of a cozy log or timber frame home. These rustic retreats are better, not necessarily bigger, than many new homes, architectural gems offering more than just...
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...
