Getting up to and through a front entry door can be difficult for anyone carrying a baby, bringing in groceries, delivering large items like furniture, walking with a cane, crutches, or walker, using a wheelchair, or pushing a baby or dog stroller. Here are some ways log and timber homeowners made their homes easier for […] The post WELCOME, Y’All appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

How to find a lender to buy and build your dream home.  If you haven’t applied for a mortgage loan recently, say in the last 13 years, then you will likely be in for some surprises when building your new log and timber frame home. That’s because the lending space for housing has changed dramatically. […] The post A New Lending Landscape appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

Giving the entrance to your home the “wow” factor requires creativity and design expertise. Aside from the basic functions of ingress and egress, the look and feel of the entryway and the functionality of the mudroom add ambience and accessibility to the overall flow of a log or timber home floorplan. As with any other […] The post The Grand Entry appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

Choosing whether you want a custom log or timber home, a semi-custom home, or a standard package can be difficult. Here are the pros and cons of them all. Log and timber homes exemplify the enduring harmony between nature and architectural craftsmanship. A log or timber home is more than just a structure. It’s a […] The post Creating Your Perfect Home appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

A masterly crafted lakefront hybrid home with stunning views and easy lake access is a dream come true for this Wisconsin couple. Along the serene shores of Green Lake in Wisconsin stands the “Harbor View,” an ​​aptly named hybrid home that masterfully​ ​balances natural elements with modern comforts. Owned by Lori and Doug, a retired couple in […] The post Harbor View appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

A couple chooses a stock log home plan for their ski vacation home and modifies it to fit their family perfectly. In the winter of 2012-2013 Grant and Lori Colby were skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana when, on a whim, they decided to investigate land parcels and the possibility of building a second […] The post Home Away from Home appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

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 elements in the journey is the […] The post Location, Location, Location appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

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 welcoming and relaxing for all. Whether […] The post Home Suite Home appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

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 sacrifice comfort and quality just for […] The post Getting that ‘Just Right’ Feel appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more

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 college. The couple’s three older children had already left the nest, so they […] The post Smaller House, Happier Life appeared first on Log Cabin Homes Magazine ..read more