| |
 |
|
|
|
Welcome
to Log Home Advisor
Log homes, or
log cabin homes, are no longer like the simple abodes
of our early ancestors. Small cabins have grown up to
become full-size family residences, second homes, luxury
mansions, and cozy vacation cottages.
This web site is all about log homes — how to
select a log home kit company, where to find the best
plans, how to find log home design software, estimate
log home costs, understand financing, and how to select
a qualified builder. |
|
| |
|
| Log Home Guides |
| |
| 
Dreaming
Why a log home? Why are we attracted to them? What's
the appeal? Who are log home dreamers? What do log home
dreamers do about their passions? How do dreamers take
the big step to becoming a log home owner?
This section will appeal to dreamers and to those who
may want to take the next step. We'll discuss everything
from how to experience log home living before you decide,
how to find material and activities to feed your log
home cravings, how to rationalize your desire to be
a log home owner, and how to stop being a dreamer and
start making plans.More
|
| |
| 
Planning
Most log home buyers want to be intimately involved
with the design and planning of their home.
In this section, we will discuss how to select property
for your log home, how to find and decide on a floor
plan, choose a log home company, select the right log
kit, evaluate package options, work with dealers, find
contractors and builders, and how to get started on
the right foot.More
|
| |
| 
Financing
Finances and mortgages are major considerations for
most people planning a log home. It is often a concern
that, when better understood, becomes less of a problem
and more of a simple planning item.
In this section we will discuss creative financing,
how to determine what you can afford, how to estimate
costs, budgeting, how to find the right mortgage company
or bank, types of mortgages, interest rates, the importance
of credit scores, and more.More
|
| |
Building
Building a log cabin home can be one of the most exciting
and fulfilling experiences you'll you ever have. But there
are pitfalls and exposures that you should be aware of.
This section is about building log homes from the ground
up, whether you do it yourself or you hire a contractor.
Learn about site layout, foundations, choices in floor
systems, roof systems, corner systems, windows, doors,
and the building process.More
|
| |
|  Log
Home Living
The result of all the planning, financing, and building
of your log home is the pleasure that you'll experience
once it's done and you begin living in it.
This section is about the log cabin home lifestyle.
It's all about living in a log home and enjoying it
to the maximum. It's about adding those final personal
touches, furnishing it, decorating it, maintaining it,
and living comfortably in it. It's also about proudly
sharing and showing your home.More
|
 Log
Home Maintenance
Log homes require loving care and maintenance just like
most homes. In fact log homes may require a little more
care than normal.
This section is about how to take care of your log
home and keep it looking good and well protected. Maintaining
a log home is a little different than for a conventional
home. It requires different techniques and different
supplies.More
|
|
| Useful Aids and Tools |
| |
|  Log
Home Calculators
Estimate building costs, find out if you can
afford the home you want, calculate mortgage payments,
estimate home size, determine total square footage,
construction calculators, and much more.
 Checklists
and Worksheets
Essential checklists and worksheets to help you with
your log home building project or buying experience.
Don't miss important details that could cause you problems
later.
 Glossary
Find definitions and explanations for all
those confusing terms and phrases used in the log home
industry. Read log home catalogs and building contracts
with confidence.
 Home
Design Software
There are a number of software packages that log home
lovers will appreciate. Some allow you to design your
own home, and view it in realistic 3D as well as blueprint
view.
 Books
Some excellent books about log homes and
log home building are listed here for your convenience.
Whether you just want pictures, or detailed how-to information,
you can find a book to meet your needs.
 Web
Sites
The Internet is a great resource for log home lovers,
planners, buyers, and builders. We provide a list of
some of the most useful and interesting sites.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
