An entrepreneurial couple creates a breathtaking lakefront getaway home through steely determination. Joe Murphy didn’t have a lot of extra time on his hands, but he really needed a project. Over the past decade, Joe and his wife, Jill, have developed a penchant for...
An Ohio family was so pleased with their timber frame home that they opted to build a second one in Colorado as a vacation getaway. Originally established in the mid-1800s as a hub and supply center for smaller surrounding mining towns, today’s Crested Butte,...
More than any other room in a house, bathrooms need to be functional for all. You don't have to sacrifice style to make your bathrooms safe and accessible. Some of the trendiest bathrooms are beautifully designed for all ages and abilities. Photo by Roger Wade...
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 &...
Getting up to and through a front entry door can be difficult for anyone carrying a baby, bringing in groceries, delivering large items like furniture, walking with a cane, crutches, or walker, using a wheelchair, or pushing a baby or dog stroller. Here are some ways...
A masterly crafted lakefront hybrid home with stunning views and easy lake access is a dream come true for this Wisconsin couple. Along the serene shores of Green Lake in Wisconsin stands the “Harbor View,” an aptly named hybrid home that...
A couple chooses a stock log home plan for their ski vacation home and modifies it to fit their family perfectly. In the winter of 2012-2013 Grant and Lori Colby were skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana when, on a whim, they decided to investigate land...
Today, more and more homeowners are including hotel-style rooms and suites in their home design and it’s a trend that’s expected to last a long time. If a family member or friend is visiting for a night or forever, there are ways to make space in your home that’s...
A Kentucky couple’s cabin feels like “vacation every day.” As their youngest daughter’s high school graduation approached, Ken and Stephanie knew their 4,500-square-foot home in Boyd County, Kentucky, would be too big for the two of them when she headed off to...
A Pennsylvania couple create their dream home in the face of adversity. Ask April Henderson-Rhodes what advice she would give other homebuyers on how to create their own dream home, she pauses then says, “Just do it. It is a leap of faith. But whether it’s a dream...
The enduring strength of wood creates a calming influence which lulls one to sleep. Photo by Heidi Long Expedition Log Homes / Photo by Roger Wade Photo by Heidi Long Photo by Heidi Long Timberhaven Log & Timber Homes / Photo by Alan Mowery Appalachian Log Homes /...
A Wyoming guest house takes advantage of spectacular views and its 1,000 square feet. The views are stunning no matter which way you turn on this three-acre retreat in Jackson, Wyoming. Nestled just a couple of miles from the Teton Range, homeowners Paul and Caryn can...
