Your Log Home

One of the few downsides to having your cozy log home out and away from urban and suburban sprawl is the problem of high speed internet access. Unless a cable company happens to have strung cables nearby, or you just happen to live in the woods very near a telephone switching office, you are stuck with the dial up option or expensive cell based services, which if you only have a couple of cell phone bars on your porch, isn’t really an option either. Fortunately there is another option, satellite broadband internet service. (more…)

Many things come to mind when thinking of a log home; perhaps a fireplace, family getaways, and living the American dream. This is only part of the reason that the log home industry has seen such a significant increase in log cabins and homes though. Contrary to popular belief, log cabins can be quite large and extravagant. While the log homes are similar to traditional style rural housing, they have become quite modernized and are often built to the specifications of the buyer. There are various designs and styles available for every budget and taste. However, the number of these homes being built in rural communities has also increased. (more…)

In this day and time of hectic lifestyles, many of us are looking for a way to slow down and relax. How relaxing is it to come home from a hard day’s work only to hear cars zooming by and neighbors playing loud music? Can you imagine how peaceful life would be if you lived in a quiet rural area in a beautiful log home? With a little bit of planning and ingenuity, that dream can become a reality!The most important step in log cabin living is to find the perfect location. Once you’ve decided on a location, it is important to get your financing in order. If you meet with your banker or mortgage broker in advance, you will have a good idea of how much money you can spend on your new home. After your budget is ready, the next decision is whether you will build your own cabin or purchase one that is already built and move-in ready. If you opt to build your own cabin, you can hire a home builder or you could even use a kit to literally build the home yourself. Can you imagine how gratifying it would be to know that you built your log cabin with your own two hands? (more…)