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...
A couple builds their dream timber frame home on Washington’s Lake Joy. One’s life trajectory can sometimes take unexpected turns. For Mike Leonetti, his life changed when he met Deb Dickason. “l met the woman of my dreams and had to be close to her. There was no way...
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…
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
