Accessibility in cooking and dining areas is a must. There are lots of universal design ideas for kitchens, some of which you may implement and others you may not want. Here are some ways log and timber homeowners made their kitchens user-friendly. Tomahawk Log &...
Your home will be much easier to navigate (and more attractive) if you build it for people of all ages and abilities now rather than retrofitting your home later. A few years ago, I had a major operation that resulted in several months of recovery in my home. Although...
How to find a lender to buy and build your dream home. If you haven’t applied for a mortgage loan recently, say in the last 13 years, then you will likely be in for some surprises when building your new log and timber frame home. That’s because the lending space...
Giving the entrance to your home the “wow” factor requires creativity and design expertise. Aside from the basic functions of ingress and egress, the look and feel of the entryway and the functionality of the mudroom add ambience and accessibility to the overall flow...
Choosing whether you want a custom log or timber home, a semi-custom home, or a standard package can be difficult. Here are the pros and cons of them all. Log and timber homes exemplify the enduring harmony between nature and architectural craftsmanship. A log or...
An attractive home exterior will make people want to see the inside of your log or timber home. Whether you’re building a cozy cabin, a modest retreat, or a big family getaway, the exterior of your home makes a memorable impression that gives people a sense of what to...
Selecting your building site wisely is key for your budget. The adventure of building a log or timber home begins with an idea. Then comes the challenge of making the dream a reality, and the list of items to be completed is long. Among the first and most critical...
A home with the right amount of space affords a simpler life with fewer worries and more time to do the things you love. Who says bigger is always better? As baby boomers are retiring, they are finding that they no longer need large homes—but there’s no need to...
The master bedroom is more than just a place to sleep—it’s your place to retreat from the world. In an ideal world, my master bedroom would be a sanctuary. A retreat from the stressors and demands of everyday life, it would be quiet and cozy with a massive closet to...
Assembling the right players is critical to the successful process of building a log & timber home. From the boardroom to the playing field, a successful team has to have the right group of people, with complementary knowledge and skill sets. The same holds true...
Combining functionality with beauty is the goal of a downsized home. When you plan a new log or timber frame home, it’s natural to think about the way you want it to look and feel. We tend to dream about things like flooring, windows, and décor—the fun stuff! But...
Log homes are more energy efficient than conventional homes. And there are ways to make them even more energy efficient. The esteemed poet and author Maya Angelou once said, “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” What we know about...
