In the world of handcrafted log homes almost all companies use impressive wide diameter logs. But the main difference is found in the crafting of the logs themselves. Let’s look at the contrast between the simplest log home shell and one that is entirely prepared before it ever arrives on the job site, as are […]

It is always a joy to get to see homeowners build their new home. It is often a fulfillment of a life long of dreams and ideas. I thought it would be helpful to trace the progress of this project with a timeline– and also a personal touch. A handcrafted log home of about 2000 […]

Yes, all logs will shrink some, but with our cabins it is not a problem! Logs naturally follow two paths: one is shrinkage and the second is compression. Shrinking is when a log is reduced in diameter as it looses moisture content. Compression is the downward force the makes the logs cleave closer together. Our […]

Seeing a log cabin tucked in among the towering pines, snow piled high on the roof and smoke slowly curling heavenward, are things that some log home dreams are built from.  In my mind’s eye I can see that front door open and see the little wood burner crackling away in the corner, welcoming all […]

The Bear Creek Plan (Scroll Down for Floor Plan) Dimensions: 64′ W x 64′ D Levels: 1 First Floor Square Footage: 1,760 Garage Square Footage: 672 Covered Porches Square Footage: 292 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Covered Porches, First Floor Laundry, Two Car Attached Garage The Bear Creek Log Home Plan is designed for those who […]

Log cabin dreams are the precursor to the reality of sitting in your log home next to the roaring fire. Or even enjoying your log cabin from the outside. I remember a photo contest winner was a picture of a log home owner sitting outside of his cabin in a lawn chair in the summer […]

In our collection of over 100 log and timber home plans remember that any of them can be built in any of the 5 styles we offer. Our handcrafted round post and beam homes are usually reserved for larger log home of at least 2000 square feet, but there are times when a post and […]

The Round Post and Beam style is one of the most unique style of homes we offer. A cabin or log home is a close relative of this style. Many owners that choose Post and Beam construction begin with a desire for a log home but then discover that perhaps a stacked log home is […]