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...
Envisioning the future makes downsizing easier. A log home can be the ideal choice for homeowners planning to downsize. They're energy-efficient, safe, durable, and can easily be designed to support the physical and sensory changes of aging without sacrificing...
Log home experts confront questions that pop up frequently in the home buying decision-making process. Fact and fiction, popular misconception, and downright erroneous information sometimes surround the process of buying or building a log or timber home. It isn’t that...
Changing Lifestyles Bring New Home-Building Priorities. Log and timber frame homes remain popular for homeowners building a new home, thanks to their unique and natural aesthetic. The options are endless, whether you’re looking for a rustic country retreat, a modern...
Changing Lifestyles Bring New Home-Building Priorities. Experienced home builders will tell you that lifestyle often drives design. In the wake of three years of the disruption of a global pandemic, that has never been truer. We asked the experts what they see as...
As the saying goes: “meals and memories are created in the kitchen.” Creating a log home kitchen that is both practical and welcoming is possible with thoughtful planning, as many log-home owners have discovered. “Our goals were to have an open kitchen with lots of...
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...
Tips for Creating a Joyful Family Room Where Everyone Feels at Home. The family room is where memories are made. Where movies are watched. Games played. Gifts unwrapped. Laughter heard. It’s where couples cozy up and siblings snuggle. Where sleeping dogs (and cats)...
