Log Home Dreaming

Log home dreamers are those who love the idea of living in a log home but have not made the leap to actually doing anything about it. The dreaming likely started years ago, possibly sparked by some memorable experience in which a log structure was involved in some pleasant way. It might have started with a visit to the log home of a friend or relative, a stay in a log home bed-and-breakfast or a rental cabin, a wilderness lodge vacation, or simply the imaginary life inspired by browsing log home magazines.

A Feast for Log Home Dreamers
There is no shortage of experiencies and materials to help satisfy the cravings of log home dreamers. In this article we will tell you where you can find everything you'll need to keep your dreams alive and well.

Log Home Shows
Log home shows represent the ultimate nirvana for log home dreamers. These shows are held several times a year in various locations around the country. They showcase products and services of log home companies, dealers, builders, contractors, manufacturers, furniture makers, and assessory vendors. We'll help you find shows in your area.

Log Home Models
One of the best ways to feed and grow your interest in log homes is to visit model homes of log home companies. Although visiting models is an essential part of your planning process after you've made the decision to build, it can also be an educational and inspiring experience during your dreaming phase.

Log Home Magazines
There are number of excellent log and timber home magazines available on newsstands. These are wonderful eye-candy for log home dreamers. We'll tell you what's available but , more importantly, we'll tell you how these magazines can help you — and how they won't help you.

You Gonna Dream Forever?
Do you really want to live in a log home? What's holding you back? Trying to make a decision? Take a realistic look at your motivations, your life situation, your concerns, and your options. You might be surprised at the outcome.

Buy or Build?
You don't have to build your dream log home — buy an existing pre-owned log home. Of course, there is always the chance that you won't find exactly what you want, in just the right location, for just the right price. But buying a pre-owned home definitely has it's advantages. In this article, we'll compare buying and building, and help you decide which is right for you.