The Cowboy Plan

Stock Plans Planning Sets

Sue | March 6th, 2021 - 9:26 pm
Stock Plans Planning Sets

Planning Sets- To help with planning your new log home, we are pleased to offer a Planning Set for any of our stock plans for $99. For $99 you receive an emailed PDF file and a permission slip granting you permission to print hard copies for planning and gathering subcontractor cost purposes. The plans can […]

The Cowboy II Plan

Sue | April 26th, 2019 - 1:29 pm
The Cowboy II Plan

The Cowboy II Plan(Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Cowboy II Plan Cowboy II Log Shell Only Pricing: 6×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log Shell Only $*8×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log Shell Only $*8″ Diameter Swedish Cope Or Round Log w/ Double Tongue & Groove Stack  – […]

Mustang Plan 996 Square Feet

Sue | February 23rd, 2016 - 6:54 am
Mustang Plan 996 Square Feet

The Mustang Plan (Please Scroll Down for Floor Plans) Click Here for Printable Version of Mustang Plan Dimensions: 24′ W x 28′ D Levels: 2 First Floor Square Footage: 672 Second Floor Square Footage: 324 TOTAL Square Footage: 996 Porches Square Footage: 624 Bedrooms: 1 + Open Loft Baths: 1 First Floor Laundry, Open Great […]

Pony Plan 480 Square Feet

Sue | February 23rd, 2016 - 6:48 am
Pony Plan 480 Square Feet

The Pony Plan (Scroll down for Floor Plan) Click Here for Printable Version of Pony Plan Dimensions: 16′ W x 20′ D Levels: 2 First Floor Square Footage: 320 Second Floor Square Footage: 160 TOTAL Square Footage: 480 Bedrooms: 1+ Loft Baths: 1 Pony Log Shell Only Pricing: 6×8 D-log with Square Timber – Log […]

Log Home Packages

Sue | October 24th, 2014 - 6:52 am
Log Home Packages

Log Home Packages are a collection of materials that you purchase when you order your log home. What becomes confusing is, “What is really in that package?”.  All the years we have been providing high quality log home kits (oh no, another term!) there is always confusion of what is included in a package. The […]

Why Log Cabin Kits Are Not Prefab

Sue | July 1st, 2014 - 9:39 am
Why Log Cabin Kits Are Not Prefab

When you buy one of our log cabin kits for sale you are actually buying a custom log cabin package. The cabin is customized to your needs and desires. Sometimes there is a misconception that a ‘kit home’ is the same as a prefab home. That is not the case. A prefab home is a […]

Plans for Small Log Cabins

Sue | June 27th, 2014 - 7:14 am
Plans for Small Log Cabins

Small log cabin plans are usually those under 1,000 square feet. On one ends of the spectrum we have the little Lariat at 480 square feet. At the other end are plans like the Pony with 996 square feet. Within small cabin floor plans under 1,000 sq ft there is only so much space. One […]

Log Profiles

Sue | June 17th, 2014 - 2:24 pm
Log Profiles

Please Note: Other log sizes and profiles available upon request. Milled Log Corner Styles   Cowboy Log Homes

Log Cabin Kits For Sale- Log Shells

Sue | June 16th, 2014 - 7:28 am
Log Cabin Kits For Sale- Log Shells

The basis of any log home is the log shell itself. Selecting the right log home style and log size will depend on both you taste and your budget. These two blended together yield what will work for your home. One of our most popular plans is the Bear Creek. This home was originally built […]

Log Home Shell Detail

Sue | June 10th, 2014 - 1:00 pm
Log Home Shell Detail

A log shell is the cornerstone of what differentiates a log home from a conventional home. A log shell price sheet details the various log members that comprise the log shell. Log shells can be very simple, and only include the four exterior log walls, or they can be more complex and includes features such […]

Handcrafted Log Home Designs ~ Log Shells

Sue | April 28th, 2014 - 2:27 pm
Handcrafted Log Home Designs ~ Log Shells

For a new log home the first component is the log shell. Other materials such as doors, windows, roofing, and framing lumber are all determined based on the first step– the logs.  When building a good set of log home designs can make the difference between an acceptable and an outstanding log home. Let’s look […]

Designing Cabin Plans with Lofts

Sue | April 15th, 2014 - 4:01 pm
Designing Cabin Plans with Lofts

Lofts are an integral part of many log home designs that owners have no intention of parting with. These unique spaces help to set cabins apart from conventional homes. They offer character, a chance to be engulfed by the log and wood ceilings, and extreme charm to the dwelling. When designing cabin plans with lofts […]

For the Love of Log Homes

Sue | April 3rd, 2014 - 5:29 am
For the Love of Log Homes

More and more it seems that there are two types of people that we personally encounter: those who love log homes and those that do not. If you are one who has a passion for log, then you are probably not satisfied with a conventionally built home. The log home love affair may bite you […]

Handcrafted Log Homes and Dutch Doors

Sue | March 14th, 2014 - 2:34 pm
Handcrafted Log Homes and Dutch Doors

Handcrafted log homes and specialty wood doors are both the same vintage– fully custom. The love of wood and rustic amenities often encourage homeowners to invest in carved wood doors, stained glass inserts, or even Dutch doors. The Dutch style of the doors can be used for both interior and exterior locations. Dutch Doors Design […]

Should Luxury Log Cabin Homes Have the Drawings Engineered?

Sue | March 12th, 2014 - 7:05 am
Should Luxury Log Cabin Homes Have the Drawings Engineered?

One vital ingredient for luxury log cabin homes is the blueprints. Without detailed drawings it is best to not even start building a new log home. The blueprints are the road map which lay out the look of the outside of the home, the precise size and location of the rooms within the floor plans, […]