Red cedar log homes are the creme de la creme of the log home world. Offered in both milled log style and handcrafted log home style, red cedar can help a homeowner attain a look and also a quality that cannot be replicated by any other wood species. Yes, it is the most expensive wood […]

There are certain features in a log home that probably drew you to them in the first place. These characteristics apply whether you are building a small log cabin or big log homes. Log homes have a WOW factor that no other style of construction can replicate. These features also help to increase the resale […]

The main ingredient that makes a log home different from a standard conventionally built home is the logs themselves. The logs make a marked difference in appearance, feel, and cost in this type of home. Within the log home world there are two kinds of construction, milled log homes and handcrafted log homes. The process […]

If you are considering building your luxury log home from Western Red Cedar, then your plans include the very top of the line wood species for this style of homes. Western Red Cedar is one of the most stable woods. It is resistant to rot, mildew, and insects. Also it possesses the deep red heart […]

When you walk though a log home the beauty seeps into your soul.  Soon you start to think that no matter what you can build your own log home. “It can’t be that hard, can it?” crosses your mind. In some cases building your own log home is a great idea, but in others it […]

It is very important to evaluate the cost to build a log home before you proceed very far in your planning. Most construction costs are done on a square foot basis. This means that the builder or log home company will tell you that your home will cost $xxx per square foot to construct your […]

Log homes are a dream that many people have awaited for many years. For some, with the down turn in the economy over the last few years, this wait has been extended even further. But instead of being disheartened, and perhaps even forgetting your log cabin dream all together, let’s put this time to good […]

This article was updated in October 2015 to reflect current building cost estimates. Whether you build your custom log home or purchase an existing log cabin, it is very important to make sure that your property is insured for the correct amount. With the fires this summer and fall in the Western states, some homeowners […]

When making the investment of a handcrafted home an appropriate question is, “How durable are handcrafted log homes?” How would you feel with an answer of, “Over 100 years old!”  Yes, log homes have much longevity, especially when cared for. The best example I can think of to prove this point is the Old Faithful […]

LOG STACK JULY 11th – 13th, Gallatin Gateway, Montana April 2012 – December 2012 Building of Custom Log Home In Bozeman, Montana For the next several months we will be building this custom log home in Bozeman, Montana. We designed this log home for our customers and are also the log home builders. We invite […]

The quest for the perfect log home is not always as simple as you may think. It is easy to pick up a magazine and thumb through it, but soon you realize there are so many choices. So how do you wade through all of the information? I believe the easiest way is to let […]

Calculating costs for Post and Beam homes is one of the services we provide as a full service log home company. While almost everyone can picture a log home a Post and Beam house is not as widely known. Any of our homes can be built in any of the five home styles we offer. […]

In appreciation to any of our customers who recommend us to others we offer a $500 referral fee when we close a log home sale with them. We are confident that you will love your new Cowboy Log Home. So why not make some money by just talking about it? Whenever we have a log […]

When planning for your new handcrafted log home two things will always benefit you– 1. Planning and 2. Planning Ahead. The construction of a log home actually begins long before the foundation is dug and the cement poured. It really begins once you commit to building and moving forward with your project. With construction there […]

Luxurious log homes are far different from a small cabin or a early American homestead. Log homes which are 30 years old or more are more focused on the functional. Things like smaller windows and a compartmentalized floor plan were the norm. But for a true luxury log home you have much higher expectations. To […]