Planning a Log Home: The Design

Planning a Log Home: The Design

Last week, we started a series about a log cabin build in Vermont. While this project is a relatively simple build, it allows us to highlight the important steps in the planning process. The first step was developing a program, a set of guiding principles and needs...
Planning a Log Home: The Program

Planning a Log Home: The Program

Frequently, we like to feature floor plans of various Real Log Homes on the blog. These posts give you a great look at a finished project, but not a lot of insight into how that specific home was built. So, we decided to spend the next few weeks focusing on a specific...
The Ranch: An Iconic Log Home Style

The Ranch: An Iconic Log Home Style

Last month, we covered the features that define the Chalet and Farmhouse styles, and last year we discussed what makes a home a Lodge. While these are all popular log home styles, the Ranch-style is perhaps the most iconic log home style of all. Although the term has...
The HoliMont: A Perfect Winter or All-Season Real Log Home

The HoliMont: A Perfect Winter or All-Season Real Log Home

Last January, we featured the Littleton floor plan and highlighted its use as a grand ski lodge. While the Littleton is a fine home, at 3773 square feet it may be a bit large for a smaller family. If you are looking for a more average sized log home ski lodge, then...