Log Home Living

Whether you build your log home or buy a previously owned log home, you are all set to experience a brand new lifestyle. There are as many ways to enjoy a log home as there are people who live in them. Some like the feeling of escape that a log home provides, especially if it's tucked into beautiful mountain setting with a great view, away from the stress of everyday life. For others, it might be a kind of returning to nature or getting back to a more simple life.

Energy Efficiency of Log Homes
Log homes are well known for their energy efficiency. It's not the R-value. The secret is in the thermal mass of the log walls, which determines how well energy is stored and released. But here are other factors that can affect enery efficiency. Learn about it all here in this informative article.

Log Home Maintenance Basics
Learn the simple steps to proper log home care and maintenance for a lifetime of problem-free log home living.

Decorating in the Log Cabin Style
People who live in log homes typically like to decorate in the cabin style, which can range from suble to extreme. Some go with whole-house themes; others prefer accents and touches. Either way, there is an entire industry of manufacturers, artists, custom builders, and retailers who offer products for log home lovers. We'll introduce you to some of them.

The Little Things
Log home lovers sometimes overlook the small things that can make a big difference in how much they enjoy their homes. We'll give you some good examples.

Log Home Relaxing
Log homes are made for relaxing and taking the stress out of life. We'll give you some tips on how to take full advantage of your log home lifestyle.

Landscaping
The right landscaping for your log home can not only improve the aesthetics but also its energy efficiency. We'll discuss some of your options and show you how to minimize cost.