Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

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Log and Timber Home Living

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WHAT MAKES LOG HOMES SO SPECIAL? • Today’s log homes offer much greater variety — and improved efficiencies — than the log cabins of yore. However, one thing remains the same: their timeless allure. So, whether you build big or small, modern or classic, milled or handcrafted … you’re guaranteed the trait all log home styles have in common: that inimitable charm of the log home life.

HOW DO I FIND A GREAT SPOT TO BUILD? • Behind every comfortable log home is a great piece of property. We share a few helpful hints to get you on the right path.

HOW DO I BUDGET FOR A LOG HOME? • While we can’t tell you how much your home will cost, we can show you where the money goes.

HOW DO YOU OBTAIN A LOG HOME LOAN? • Mortgage lenders want to lend log home buyers money, but here’s what you need to know to get your share.

WHAT’S THE LOG LINGO? • Like their unique appearance, log homes have a vocabulary all their own. We’ve compiled an alphabetical list of the most common words and expressions that you’ll find in this guide and throughout your log home journey. For a complete glossary, including general construction terms, visit: loghome.com/log-home-terminology

WHAT ARE MY LOG OPTIONS? • The log style you choose has a lot to do with the look you want to achieve. From sleek milled logs to rugged handcrafted timbers (and a few in between), here’s what you need to know.

LOG PROFILES • The shape of the logs will have a major impact on your home’s looks. These are the most popular styles:

HOW DO I CHOOSE A LOG HOME COMPANY? • Think of log home producers as partners, not simply suppliers. These 8 points will help you pinpoint the partner who’s right for you.

HOW DO YOU PAY FOR A LOG HOME?

HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY LOG HOME BUDGET? • Regardless of how much you plan to spend on your log home, everyone loves to save a little money. These five tips will put you on the path to savings.

THEN, NOW and FOREVER • A Missouri couple with a goal of mountain living fast-tracked their plans — not once, but twice.

HOW DO I DESIGN THE RIGHT FLOOR PLAN FOR ME? • Designing the home of your dreams doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s where to start.

CAN I MODIFY A STOCK FLOOR PLAN?

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

WHAT’S THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPACE? • The final number will differ for every homeowner, but these guidelines will ensure you’re in the right ballpark.

WHAT DOES AN INTERIOR DESIGNER DO?

IS THERE A PLAN FOR…? • Downsizers? Growing families? Weekend warriors? You bet. When it comes to designing a log home floor plan, the possibilities are endless. These six plans prove it.

HOW DO I DESIGN A HOME FOR ALL AGES?

PARTY central in the Poconos • This lakefront log home has everything you need for a good time — and a few extras you didn’t know you needed.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUILDER AND A GENERAL CONTRACTOR?

HOW DO YOU HIRE A BUILDER YOU CAN TRUST? • As you browse your builder choices, ask these 7 important questions to each candidate you’re considering.

HOW WILL I PAY MY BUILDER?

HOW DO LOGS BECOME WALLS? • As the logs are stacked, you really start to see your home take shape.

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEALANTS AND STAINS?

HOW CAN I HELP MY BUILDER? • Working with a builder is short-term relationship, but an important one. Collaboration and mutual respect go a long way to ensuring this partnership will be...