Log Cabin Homes Magazine

Home For The Holidays

by Claudia Johnson | photos by Brandon Malone | Dec 18, 2024 | Designing, How-To

Christmas is the time for traditions—for honoring old ones and creating new. It’s a time for decking the halls, welcoming friends, and creating memories. Last year Honest Abe Log Homes engaged stylist Lexie Nale, owner of At My Front Door in Charleston, South Carolina, to create a home for the holidays at its model in Crossville, Tennessee. We talked with Nale to get her insight and advice about decorating a log home for Christmas. “Decorating a log home offers both challenges and opportunities,” N…

Rocky Mountain RESPITE

by Jennifer Donahue | photos by Heidi Long | Dec 11, 2024 | Entire Home

This Northern Colorado timber-frame home was built with family in mind. Jackson County in Northern Colorado enjoys the natural abundance that Colorado is famed for, without the crowds and tourism that some of its neighboring recreation areas have seen in recent years....

Thinking Ahead

by Charles Bevier | Dec 4, 2024 | Building

The Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Building Your Timeless Log or Timber Frame Legacy Home. Building a custom log or timber frame home places you firmly on the path less traveled. But uncommon doesn’t mean uncomfortable—building a custom wood home can be a journey of...

Timeless ABODE

by Heidi A. Long | photos by Heidi A. Long | Nov 27, 2024 | Entire Home

Natural materials and modern engineering make this home a part of the Montana landscape. Betsy welcomes me into the entryway of her timber frame home of 25 years. She and her husband, Lou, are the third couple to reside in this 4,200-square-foot home that was...

Kid-Friendly + Pet-Friendly Home Designs

by Ali Hintz | Nov 21, 2024 | Designing

Designing special spaces for kids and pets that will withstand the test of time will be enjoyed and appreciated by generations to come. Shrieks, squeals, giggles, and barks⎯the sounds of a lively home. Legacy homes are built to be welcoming spaces for families to sit...

A Happening In Sun Valley

by Mike Haskew | photos by Photos courtesy of Summit Log & Timber Homes | Nov 13, 2024 | Entire Home

Everything comes together in a handcrafted log post-and-beam home with versatility inside and out. When Kristi and Trevor Drinkwater set their sights on their home of a lifetime, the location was clear. Hailey, Idaho, beckoned with its seasonal beauty, and the...

Building a Legacy Home

by Jennifer Donahue | Nov 6, 2024 | Building

If you plan to pass your log and timber home on to future generations, experts provide some key points to consider. For many of us, the opportunity to build a log or timber frame house is the realization of a lifelong dream. But what makes a house a home is the people...

Ageless BEAUTIES

by Log Cabin Homes | Oct 30, 2024 | Entire Home

Classic log and timber home designs that will be loved forever... Timeless design is the favored style of home for legacy homes. Think farmhouse sinks, wooden Shaker cabinet doors, wide plank wood flooring, built-in bookshelves, window bench seats, natural materials...

Inside Out

by Michael E. Haskew | photos by Roger Wade | Oct 23, 2024 | Designing, Planning

Moving glass wall systems are more popular than ever for removing the barrier between inside and outdoors. Magnificent views of the outdoors are one of the top priorities for most log and timber homeowners. Maximizing breathtaking views when building the home of a...

At the LAKE

by Jennifer Donahue | photos by Longviews Studios | Oct 16, 2024 | Entire Home

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...

Home Views

by Charles Bevier | photos by Roger Wade | Oct 10, 2024 | Building

There are a vast number of ways to create outdoor living spaces that harmonize beautifully with log and timber homes. As the seasons change, our thoughts turn to outdoor living. The longer days, blooming flowers, and the intoxicating smell of barbecue smoke...

At One With NATURE

by Log Cabin Homes | Oct 1, 2024 | Designing, Entire Home, Exteriors, Outdoor Spaces, Planning

For those of you who love fresh air and sunshine there's no better way of life than indoor/outdoor living. From a simple door that leads to a porch or patio, to a moving glass wall that connects indoor and outdoor living areas, there are a vast number of ways to blend...