Selecting your building site wisely is key for your budget. The adventure of building a log or timber home begins with an idea. Then comes the challenge of making the dream a reality, and the list of items to be completed is long. Among the first and most critical...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 /...
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...
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...
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...
A Boston couple cultivates a rewarding lifestyle in northern New Hampshire. Richard and Linda Foote’s rural getaway cabin is at the end of a lane in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. Once you get there, you want to stay a while. Out front is a 66-acre pond—some would call it...
