Thinking not only for today, but also for tomorrow, homebuyers need to provide for their own ease of living. In any successful relationship, open and honest dialogue is a requirement. Without the free and open exchange of ideas and information, mutual understanding is...
A couple moves back to their home state of Pennsylvania to be close to the families of their two sons and five grandchildren. Melinda and David Karchner are well acquainted with the joys of log home living and how their rustic elegance imparts a feeling of safety and...
Log and timber homebuyers can maximize the space available on smaller lots with a few innovative design ideas. Looking at a small lot, assessing its pros and cons, envisioning the log or timber home that will occupy that piece of real estate, and coming to terms with...
A longtime photographer recounts his 2018 visit to New Hampshire during a history-making blizzard. Photographer Joseph Hilliard has photographed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of log, and timber frame homes over his 37-year career. This home in New Hampshire stands out...
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...
