All too often, the popular imagination of a log home means a home of one style. This style is typically presented as being traditional to downright rustic. Of course, log homes can come in many different styles, as we have featured here on the blog. Today, we’d like...
It’s not spring yet, but this time of year, many of us start to get anxious and can’t wait for the weather to turn mild. For many of us, when spring rolls around we feel the time is right to organize and clean the home. Yet for a great deal of us, the...
Sixteen months ago, we presented you a series on the steps that went into planning a small log cabin in Vermont. Posts chronicled the initial program that defined the early planning stages and the evolution of the design from concept to final plan. We had always...
Previously on this blog, we’ve discussed the defining features of log home styles such as ranches, farmhouses, lodges and chalets. These styles all rank among the most common log home styles across the country and world. Today, we will consider the saltbox style. This...
Most log homes, as well as conventional homes in the United States, are built with a gabled roof. While the gable roof is simple, it does have several drawbacks like a lack of usable space under the roof. In contrast, the gambrel roof is a unique style of roof that...
