Though this title sounds redundant, it is in fact what we do quite often for our customers. A small log home can be very simple, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what I mean… Small log cabin plans are designed, arranged, and drawn to make the most of all the space in the home. [...]

We all love our little peace of heaven away from it all. That is what a cabin in the woods, in the mountains, or by a lake is to many. Our small log cabin kits are perfect for any location. The desire for quality is still present, even when the tiny mini cabin may only [...]

Log homes attract people from all walks of life. Almost daily I speak and interact with individuals who need the very basic concepts and ideas explained. So this is my attempt at a Beginner’s Guide To Log Homes. This particular article will soon be published in our free eBook which will be available on our [...]

This is a list delineating the standard details and specifications for our handcrafted log home shells. Please notice that this form shows the highlights of our packages. Below the list is also a section where I will explain each heading in detail.~~~ Log Species Available in the Following: Douglas Fir (Standard) Western Red Cedar Engelmann [...]

Recently someone asked me if I could explain the best way for them to maximize their dollars for their new log home. The way to do this is to purchase the log shell from us and other material locally. This customer wanted a handcrafted log home, they planned to do some of the work themselves, [...]

To most who visit us here at Cowboy Log Homes, they are so impressed with our homes, variety of projects, and quality of craftsmanship. Though we offer all styles of log and timber homes, the handcrafted log homes are the most popular. This is one thing that sets our company apart from so many others. [...]

In many rural areas of the country log home abound. One issue that all log home owners face is deciding on what exterior sealants to be used. Over the last thirteen years we have built and maintained log homes for customers so we have used a wide variety of products. So let tell you a [...]

If you have noticed from reading on our website and looking through the photo galleries almost all of our large log homes are built from stacked handcrafted logs. To most that want a large home they also want one which is very individual and unique. The massive logs lend a totally different perspective to a [...]

Often we are asked, “How long will the process take?”. That is a good question. When discussing large log homes there is a need to explain the steps of the process. Log homes do not just grow overnight (though if you pass the yard at Lake Country each day on the Trans Canada Highway, you [...]

Often we are asked, “Can you build log garages?” Yes! We can build garages.  Most of the time customers who desire a large log home want a connecting attached garage. There are a few ways to make this work. The first avenue is to use part of a full basement for a garage. If one [...]

For those who have always dreamed of building large log homes with style but have had their plans sidelined by the current economy, we have some advice for you. The main thing we want to convey to you is, “Don’t give up your dreams!”. This economy has been hard on many of us, but it [...]

This time of year, heading into November, many people believe that construction is slowing down with winter on the way. This can be true, but this is the time of year when planning stages get vary serious for log homes which will be built next spring. Luxury log homes are typically those over 2400 square [...]

Log cabin homes are those with more of a rustic feel but a larger floor plan. The use of our handcrafted log homes give the rustic feel. Our handcrafted logs are hand peeled, large logs, and premium grade. Milled logs are considered less rustic because of the consistent diameters. Instead the handcrafted logs accentuate the [...]

In terms of a log home the adjective ‘large’ can apply to either the square footage of the home or the size of the logs. Large log homes are those that step beyond the image of cheap or inexpensive. Owners who are interested in this style of home are looking for quality, uniqueness, and luxury [...]

One of the most popular points of interest on our website are the photo galleries. The chance to look through page after page of detailed log home pictures gives an up close look at craftsmanship and quality.  In past years only a handful of plan books offered extensive photos. Through the internet we are able [...]