How-To Archives – Log Cabin Homes Magazine

Home For The Holidays

by Claudia Johnson | photos by Brandon Malone | Dec 18, 2024 | Designing, How-To

Christmas is the time for traditions—for honoring old ones and creating new. It’s a time for decking the halls, welcoming friends, and creating memories. Last year Honest Abe Log Homes engaged stylist Lexie Nale, owner of At My Front Door in Charleston, South Carolina, to create a home for the holidays at its model in Crossville, Tennessee. We talked with Nale to get her insight and advice about decorating a log home for Christmas. “Decorating a log home offers both challenges and opportunities,” N…

Thinking Ahead

by Charles Bevier | Dec 4, 2024 | Building

The Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Building Your Timeless Log or Timber Frame Legacy Home. Building a custom log or timber frame home places you firmly on the path less traveled. But uncommon doesn’t mean uncomfortable—building a custom wood home can be a journey of...

Kid-Friendly + Pet-Friendly Home Designs

by Ali Hintz | Nov 21, 2024 | Designing

Designing special spaces for kids and pets that will withstand the test of time will be enjoyed and appreciated by generations to come. Shrieks, squeals, giggles, and barks⎯the sounds of a lively home. Legacy homes are built to be welcoming spaces for families to sit...

Building a Legacy Home

by Jennifer Donahue | Nov 6, 2024 | Building

If you plan to pass your log and timber home on to future generations, experts provide some key points to consider. For many of us, the opportunity to build a log or timber frame house is the realization of a lifelong dream. But what makes a house a home is the people...

Inside Out

by Michael E. Haskew | photos by Roger Wade | Oct 23, 2024 | Designing, Planning

Moving glass wall systems are more popular than ever for removing the barrier between inside and outdoors. Magnificent views of the outdoors are one of the top priorities for most log and timber homeowners. Maximizing breathtaking views when building the home of a...

Home Views

by Charles Bevier | photos by Roger Wade | Oct 10, 2024 | Building

There are a vast number of ways to create outdoor living spaces that harmonize beautifully with log and timber homes. As the seasons change, our thoughts turn to outdoor living. The longer days, blooming flowers, and the intoxicating smell of barbecue smoke...

At One With NATURE

by Log Cabin Homes | Oct 1, 2024 | Designing, Entire Home, Exteriors, Outdoor Spaces, Planning

For those of you who love fresh air and sunshine there's no better way of life than indoor/outdoor living. From a simple door that leads to a porch or patio, to a moving glass wall that connects indoor and outdoor living areas, there are a vast number of ways to blend...

Outdoor Life

by Jennifer Donahue | photos by Roger Wade | Sep 24, 2024 | Designing

Your outdoor spaces are a bridge between your home’s interior and the natural landscape beyond. Some of my favorite time at home is spent on a quiet spring afternoon, sitting on my deck listening to the rain hit the metal roof overhead. Whether it’s watching the sun...

Home Flow

by Jennifer Donahue | photos by Roger Wade | Sep 10, 2024 | Planning

An architect or designer can help you plan your home’s indoor and outdoor living areas for maximum efficiency and flow. My husband likes to joke that I’m picking up space-planning skills from him. For as long as I’ve known him he has been a wizard at packing a...

Getting a Good Site Plan

by MIKE HASKEW | Aug 7, 2024 | Building, Planning

Before you decide on a floor plan, you’ll need a site plan which shows everything on your land, its surroundings, and proposed home location. Planning the work and then working the plan is good advice in any situation, but during the construction of a log or timber...

Selecting the Best Floor Plan

by JENNIFER DONAHUE | Jul 24, 2024 | Designing, Planning

Whether you choose standard, modified or custom, there are important considerations that can help you find the ideal floor plan for your dream home. You’ve been dreaming of your perfect home for years, and if you close your eyes you can visualize the grand entryway,...

Creating a User-Friendly Home

by Diane Bonifanti Hintz | Jun 6, 2024 | Designing, Planning

A checklist for making your home safer and more accessible for everyone. There are many ways to create a home where everyone feels at home. And—a great side benefit—it’s the same course of action that will make your home ideal for aging in place. It’s truly a win-win...