Keeping It Simple
Keeping It Simple

Family Treasure

Building a gorgeous and comfortable lakeside home fulfilled a retirement dream for a California couple. The journey was unforgettable and the destination spectacularly serene. When Jim and Leslie Finn sold their home in San Diego and bought an Airstream...

Don’t Forget!

Things to Remember When Building a Log or Timber Home You might have heard that old saying: “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Well, it certainly holds true with building a home! How many times have you said, “I wish I’d known” or “Next time I’ll …”? The good news...

Building a Forever Home

Universal design makes a home easy to navigate regardless of age or physical ability. We all know that as we age, our needs change. That minivan that allowed you to shuttle kids to soccer practice isn’t all that practical when you have just one or two passengers,...

Natural Homes

Combining nature’s most beautiful materials—trees and stones—creates beautiful, timeless homes. Rich in warmth, log and timber homes with stone accents create a visual impact that’s unsurpassed. For inspirational ideas, here’s a peek at some of our favorite wood and...

Farmhouse Fusion

Retiring high-school sweethearts create a masterful compound, blending log, timber-frame, and post-and-beam systems. Melinda and David Karchner are well acquainted with the joys of log home living and how their rustic elegance imparts a feeling of safety and...