Real Craftsmanship With Timber Frame Joinery Timber frame houses are very popular for both vacation and year-round homes, because of their strength and durability and because of their incredible beauty. Timber houses built today are similar to timber frame buildings of several hundred years ago. And they are both beautiful and durable—typically lasting well over […]
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Planning Your Log Cabin
Planning your log cabin or timber frame home can overwhelm you. But, if you take a deep breath and follow these easy steps, it will be fun, if not relaxing! The secret to building a log cabin without losing your mind (or your spouse), is to break the process down into manageable pieces—and stay organized! […]
Rustic Stone Fireplace Pictures
A rustic stone fireplace is often an important feature that is very often included in a new log home or timber frame home plan. So, if you are thinking about including a fireplace in your house plans, you need to consider what kind of fireplace would work best in your new home. As you look […]
Rustic Shutters Pictures
Custom Shutters for Rustic Homes Rustic shutters have been around for hundreds of years. Originally just functional, these rustic shutters pictures show shutters used primarily as decor. Rustic shutters can give your log cabin or cottage a bit of charm. They add character and a welcoming feel to the exterior of your cabin, and they […]
Building a Green House
Building a green house is not so difficult as it sounds, especially if you keep the principles below, in mind. What do you think of, when you think of green building? Does your imagination conjure up visions of homes made of old tires, used beer cans, bales of straw or bricks made of clay? Of course a sustainable […]
Structural Insulated Panel Homes
What are Structural Insulated Panel Homes Like? Structural insulated panel homes may go up faster, save you lots of energy over the years and give you a really strong house. What are they like to live in? Well, to know that, you need to talk to someone who lives or has lived in a structural […]
Rustic Log Homes
Mention rustic log homes and what do people think? They often picture a small log cabin, built for hunting or seasonal use, a log cabin in the woods. But, the truth is that rustic log homes are no longer just for hunting, fishing and vacations. And they are not always small… More and more, modern log homes are being built […]
Log Railing Designs for Log Cabins
Decorative Railing for Log Home Stairs Study log railing designs when you are planning your new home in order to choose a log railing style that is both functional and decorative. Railings quickly become a focal point in log and timber frame homes. Choosing a railing is just one of several choices that you will […]
Log Home Pictures to Help You Plan
Collect Log Home Pictures Log home pictures, worth a thousand words, can give you good ideas for choosing a house plan or altering one to suit your needs. Our log cabin pictures are photos of real homes that people live in. They are not house models or stage sets of pretend log cabins and homes. […]
Building Green Homes
Green homes are sustainable, not just built with green building materials. They offer a number of benefits to you and your family, in addition to being gentle on the environment! Whether you are planning to build your dream log or timber home, or you are adding an addition to your existing home, you can include […]
Post and Beam Homes
Post and beam homes are popular for luxury homes and lodges and also for vacation get-aways. Noted for its strength and endurance, post and beam construction is also strikingly beautiful! Almost a forgotten art, post and beam construction dates back several hundred years. And many of those original buildings, both homes and barns, are still standing […]
What are Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are one of the newer technologies for building. The panels go together quickly, saving on labor, they reduce onsite construction waste and they provide superior insulating qualities. Not only that, but they are a “green” technology! There are a number of advantages to building with structural insulated panels, and many […]