When thinking of a log cabin, one might think of a small, hand-built one deep in the woods somewhere. That’s not usually the case. Log-home construction is a big business these days, with multitudes ...

TRUNK ROAD -- Forget the air compressor. Leave the cordless drill at home. All you really need to build a good quality, ultra-efficient heat-retaining log building is a muscular chain saw, a few hand ...

Constructing a log home starts well before the first logs are set. The location of your build affects access, durability, and comfort for years to come. It's important to assess factors like soil ...

When settlers first came to B.C. in the 1800s, many built log homes out of necessity. Today, log homes are more of a luxury. Whether it’s a cozy little trapper’s cabin in the woods or a large fishing ...

February 17, 2005 Fancy a home for constructed from 100% sweat equity? The Log Home Builder's Association of North America offers a two-day class on building log homes from scratch. The next class ...

Two hundred years after they first appeared, log homes are growing popular again in West Virginia, according to a designer who’s drawing on traditional mountain forms for inspiration. Though log ...

When Torontonians Stuart and Cindy Forbes decided they needed a place to escape to when life got too hectic, they built a cottage on Sturgeon Lake, about two hours northeast of the city. But like many ...

Log homes used to be necessities. Now, they're more of a luxury.coryz / E+ / Getty Images When settlers first came to B.C. in the 1800s, many built log homes out of necessity. Today, log homes are ...