Story of a Dovetail Log Home

Story of a Dovetail Log Home

The contour log profile is our most popular log style, featuring a traditional round-log appearance with uniform fit and finish. For those who prefer the round log look on the outside but flat walls inside, the V-groove is an excellent choice. For this house, however,...
Featured Log Home: The Big River Lodge

Featured Log Home: The Big River Lodge

When Jason Arabian was designing his dream log home, he had initially chosen another company. After being dissatisfied with the design and costs, Jason was referred to Real Log Homes by a flooring manufacturer. Working with C.M. Allaire, one of our independent...
Great in Every Respect: The Grand Isle Log Home Floor Plan

Great in Every Respect: The Grand Isle Log Home Floor Plan

At Real Log Homes, our floor plans start in size with the cozy 432-square-foot Liberty cabin. However, when one family was looking to build a log home near Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, a much larger home was in order. True to its name, the Grand Isle Floor...
How to Downsize And Enjoy a Not So Large Log Home

How to Downsize And Enjoy a Not So Large Log Home

As we reported last fall, a third of homeowners over 55 wish to retire in a smaller home than their current residence. A smaller home can have many benefits, being much easier to maintain as one grows older. However, the prospect of eliminating possessions to fit into...
The History of the Laundry Room

The History of the Laundry Room

The laundry room may well be the unsung hero of the modern-day log home. While we may only give thought to our washers and dryers when they have problems, these modern appliances save tremendous amounts of time. Laundry used to take around a day of hard labor per...