“What kind of logs do you use?” is a very common question. Each log species has attractive qualities and characteristics that differentiate them. We offer Lodge Pole Pine, White Pine, Engelmann Spruce, Western Larch, Douglas Fir, and Western Red Cedar. Let’s start with Lodge Pole Pine- Dead standing Lodge Pole Pine is the least expensive […]

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 […]

Of all of the luxury log home plans featured here on Cowboy Log Homes, there are some which are my personal favorites. The use of certain log home features make these plans more unique and distinguished compared to their rivals. So take a short walk with me through some of our log home plans and […]

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 those who have walked through a handcrafted log home you can see the difference between a milled log home and handcraft. It is enjoyable for some of our customers to come for a visit and walk through one of the handcrafted log homes, a milled log home, and any log or timber homes we […]

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 one of our job sites during a log stack, you might think differently!) […]

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 distinctive thing about handcrafted log cabins is that they are not limited by size. The smaller Bridger log home plan, weighing in at only 1,392 square feet, all the way to a log home like the Palisades log home plan, are all considered cabins. The main thing that sets handcrafted log cabins apart from […]