A new chapter in a Montana family’s history includes a full-scribed handcrafted log home with logs from Yellowstone National Park. Sometimes, a house is more than just a house; it’s part of a story. That’s the case with this summer cabin outside West Yellowstone in...
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...
When it was time to design his Big Sky home, this homeowner set out to prove that bigger is not always better. A native of northwest Montana, Mike is no stranger to the expansive views and stunning scenery of Big Sky. Located less than 50 miles from Yellowstone...
A couple designed their vacation cabin to allow them to add more space and features if they decide to live there permanently. Allan and Karen have the best of both worlds right in the same small town on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia....
Porches add character while providing a comfortable way to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving home. You can share dinner with family and friends, relax alone, get some office work done outside, watch television, or take a nap. In short, you can enjoy all the...
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...
A heritage-loving couple created a home that encapsulates their love of nature, history, craftsmanship, and one another. More than 200 years ago, settlement of this land began. Before that, it was bountiful Cherokee and Creek Indian hunting ground. Earlier still,...
Outdoor enthusiasts Chip and Cindy Schuppert have always enjoyed the mountains, but an autumn school break with their kids in 2003 hooked them on the Smoky Mountains in Western North...
A Montana getaway offers space for a family to disconnect from the hectic pace of Canadian city life and reconnect with each other. When Kelly and John started thinking about building a vacation home, they were looking for more than just a house. With busy careers and...
A little bit of heaven is found in a vacation rental log home two-and-a-half miles from Glacier National Park. Each year, over three million people visit the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park, a spectacular million-acre destination that includes parts of...
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...
Your land, lifestyle, and budget play equal parts in determining the ideal floorplan for your home. Building a home from the ground up can be a dream come true: the chance to configure, room by room, the home you always wanted just the way you always envisioned it....
