Tips for Planning a Great, Affordable Log Home

Tips for Planning a Great, Affordable Log Home

Spring is here (even if the snow is lingering), which makes it a wonderful time to start planning a Real Log Home. For many potential homebuyers, just getting started with the process of planning is overwhelming, and keeping your dream project affordable can be a...
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...
Log Home Living – The Perfect Backdrop for Sustainable Choices

Log Home Living – The Perfect Backdrop for Sustainable Choices

For many modern homeowners, sustainable living is an important part of how their homes are constructed. Real Log Homes are an excellent starting point for a sustainable home, since the wood used in our logs is a renewable and recyclable resource. To reduce energy use,...