Building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) when you build your home may be a smart financial investment and a pleasant way to accommodate extended family. Carriage houses, coach houses, basement apartments, guest houses, ohana units, mother-in-law suites, granny...
There are many small but important things to consider before building your home. Overlooking little details when building a home can become nuisances once you live in your beautiful new home. Creating a list of little things that are ultimately important to your...
By choosing the right builder and using technology for building updates, long-distance building can be similar to building next door. With interest rates and the stock of available new homes at record lows, perhaps you’ve decided it’s time to build that second home...
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...
A detailed site plan will determine how and where on your property your home is built. It can also help you avoid substantial extra expenses. Planning the work and then working the plan is good advice in any situation, but during the construction of a log or timber...
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...
Companies in the log and timber home industry are ready to work with prospective buyers to customize just the right package. When prospective log and timber homeowners decide to take the plunge, there may be a moment when the “to do” list seems a bit...
Chandeliers can change the look of any room. A dramatic lighting choice, chandeliers provide a decorative focal point while adding illumination and character to log and timber homes. Photo by Heidi Long Photo by Karl Neumann Photo by Heidi Long Photo by Karl Neumann...
A lakefront rental log home with a sandy beach beckons guests back year after year. You don’t have to catch a flight to Tibet in search of the mythical paradise of Shangri-La. It’s located an hour-and-a-half north of Boston, in the small town of Tilton, New Hampshire....
Tips for making a log and timber home safe for aging parents without compromising beauty. Creating a log and timber home design that will also accommodate an aging parent can be challenging but infinitely rewarding. “Bringing a parent into your home has an impact on...
There are pros and cons of being your own general contractor. For many people, part of the dream of building their own home is the chance to be closely involved with every part of the process, from choosing the site to designing the floorplan to selecting fixtures and...
Experienced log and timber frame home builders provide valuable information on designing a home that you’ll love. It’s no surprise your log or timber frame home builder seems to know just the right place to put that reading nook you wanted, or the perfect way to...
