Now that they’ve built their dream home, log and timber homeowners reveal ways they recommend for making a home uniquely yours. In any home project, your lifestyle should drive the design. That’s especially true when you are planning to downsize, but want to avoid...
This secluded log home is a sanctuary from the world. The East Troublesome Creek fire lived up to its name. In October of 2020 the fire started in the Arapaho National Forest, about 20 miles from Grand Lake. The fire grew and grew, consuming 6,000 acres an hour,...
Careful attention to sealing your new timber frame or log home during construction will help achieve an air-tight envelope for the life of the home. Emphasis on energy efficiency in the construction of log and timber frame homes is nothing new. Building an...
Bringing the outdoors in was a high priority. After 10 years living in Boston, Pamela Krengel was wanting to return to her North Carolina roots. For a time, Pamela lived in Raleigh, North Carolina. “My parents, at the time, lived in Nashville, Tennessee. Occasionally...
Ultimately, curb appeal is an opportunity to add warmth and character to your exterior. You’ve likely spent months walking your building site, finalizing your floor plan and analyzing window placement to make the most of the views. But have you considered the curb...
Unique log and timber homes that will be loved forever... Timeless design elements are essential for legacy homes - think wide-plank wood flooring, built-in bookshelves, window bench seats, generous lighting, stone fireplaces, and neutral walls. Great art, antiques,...
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...
Built-in seating and storage is the perfect way to maximize space. As a consummate multi-tasker, I love nothing more than things that serve more than one function. (Give me an air fryer any day—it also toasts, bakes and broils!) Dual functionality is what makes...
Sometimes it takes going away to realize that what you wanted all along was right there in front of you. Beau and Marty Langfitt had a happy life in Mount Vernon, Ohio…family, friends, and a great church community. They also had an urge to try out western living as...
There are challenges and opportunities to building a log or timber home on a small lot. A rustic log cabin tucked away in the national forest. A modern timber-frame home perched at the edge of a cliff. A private, yet accessible, mother-in-law bungalow set up in the...
LESS TO CLEAN. Less to organize. Less to maintain. Less insurance, mortgage, utility, and tax bills. A small log or timber home that's designed for the way you live may just be a dream come true. Coventry Log Homes / Photo by Roger Wade Photo by Heidi Long Photo by...
There are lots of tips and tricks for designing small spaces like a pro. In any home project, your lifestyle should drive the design. That’s especially true when you are planning to downsize, but want to avoid losing comfort. Your home designer should ask about your...
