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Strategies For Reducing Log Home Construction Costs
August 22, 2023| 4 min read

Strategies For Reducing Log Home Construction Costs

By Donald Parsons
log home design

No matter what your budget is when building a home, it’s always nice to save a little money. ...

How Much Per Square Foot Does it Cost to Build a Log Home?
June 5, 2023| 4 min read

How Much Per Square Foot Does it Cost to Build a Log Home?

By Donald Parsons
log construction, build a log cabin

How much does a log home cost per square foot? This is a question we get asked all the time. At ...

Our Coziest Cabins Under 2,000 Square Feet
November 19, 2018| 2 min read

Our Coziest Cabins Under 2,000 Square Feet

By Dorie Workman

Do you dream of blue skies and mountain air? Are you looking for a home that is far removed from ...

6 Tips to help Winterize your log home
September 25, 2018| 1 min read

6 Tips to help Winterize your log home

By Dorie Workman

As temperatures begin to fall, your log home will weather the winter better if you follow a few ...

16 Valuable Secrets to Affordable Log Home Designs
February 22, 2018| 4 min read

16 Valuable Secrets to Affordable Log Home Designs

By Donald Parsons

You Can Create Your Dream Home for Less! It’s a rare these days to hear the phrase “money is no ...

8 Suggestions on How To Stick to your Log Home Build/Remodel Project
January 24, 2018| 4 min read

8 Suggestions on How To Stick to your Log Home Build/Remodel Project

By Donald Parsons

Recently I ran across this blog on houzz.com (written by Bud Dietrich, AIA) and thought it was very ...

Log Homes throughout the centuries.
December 7, 2017| 4 min read

Log Homes throughout the centuries.

By Donald Parsons

The origin of the log structure is uncertain. It is probable that it began in northern Europe ...

Step 10 - Ordering Your Log Home Package
December 1, 2017| 1 min read

Step 10 - Ordering Your Log Home Package

By Donald Parsons

Now that you've successfully completed the previous 9 steps in Planning a Successful Log Home ...

Step 9 - Log Home Construction Loan Application
October 19, 2017| 1 min read

Step 9 - Log Home Construction Loan Application

By Donald Parsons

This step can take some time to complete and will take some patience. There are several items that ...

Step #8 - Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project -
October 6, 2017| 1 min read

Step #8 - Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project -

By Donald Parsons

Unless you are building your dream log cabin yourself, you will be speaking with, and interviewing ...

The Landscape of Log Home Lending
September 21, 2017| 8 min read

The Landscape of Log Home Lending

By Donald Parsons

More and more articles are appearing in various media regarding the process of obtaining financing ...

Using Borates to Protect the Investment made in Your Log Home.
August 24, 2017| 7 min read

Using Borates to Protect the Investment made in Your Log Home.

By Donald Parsons

Thought we would share a great article written by a log home owner who also sells products that ...

Metal vs Shingle - Things to consider for your Log Home Roofing Solutions
August 15, 2017| 6 min read

Metal vs Shingle - Things to consider for your Log Home Roofing Solutions

By Donald Parsons

Ran across an interesting article (see below) in www.builderonline.com that may interest many of ...

Step #7 - Estimating Log Home Construction Costs
August 10, 2017| 1 min read

Step #7 - Estimating Log Home Construction Costs

By Donald Parsons

Now that you’ve got your floor plans drawn by your log home manufacturer, you can start gathering ...

Step #6 in Planning for Success - Purchasing Floor plans
July 13, 2017| 1 min read

Step #6 in Planning for Success - Purchasing Floor plans

By Donald Parsons

Assuming that you have progressed through the first 5 steps in the Successful Planning series; you ...

Step #5 - Timelines for Building a Log Home
June 28, 2017| 1 min read

Step #5 - Timelines for Building a Log Home

By Donald Parsons

Some folks like to set a date that they want to be moved in to their new log home like Christmas, ...

The Mountains are Calling: 5 Ideas for Your Next Trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge (Bonus: 2 Ways to Help Recovery Efforts from Home)
April 24, 2017| 2 min read

The Mountains are Calling: 5 Ideas for Your Next Trip to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge (Bonus: 2 Ways to Help Recovery Efforts from Home)

"A lot of people come in and they believe there may not be a Gatlinburg at all to come to. A lot ...

The Help You Need for Long-term Wildfire Recovery in Sevier County
April 13, 2017| 3 min read

The Help You Need for Long-term Wildfire Recovery in Sevier County

By Donald Parsons
Sevier County, wildfire recovery

Photo credit: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean Spend a few minutes reading about the effects of ...

Sevierville Home Show Answers Your Questions and More
April 4, 2017| 3 min read

Sevierville Home Show Answers Your Questions and More

By Dorie Workman
dream log cabin, log home shows

March’s Log and Timber Home Show in Sevierville was about turning log home dreams into reality. ...

How Much Per Square Foot Does it Cost to Build a Log Home?
March 30, 2017| 4 min read

How Much Per Square Foot Does it Cost to Build a Log Home?

By Donald Parsons

WOW - what a loaded question and one that is virtually impossible to answer in just a few minutes. ...

Sevier Rebuild? Learn While Saving Time and Money at the Log and Timber Home Show
March 15, 2017| 2 min read

Sevier Rebuild? Learn While Saving Time and Money at the Log and Timber Home Show

By Donald Parsons
log home shows, log home rebuild

If you’re rebuilding or remodeling, do you know all of your choices? Exhibits and workshops at the ...

9 Critical Considerations when Rebuilding
March 6, 2017| 4 min read

9 Critical Considerations when Rebuilding

Rebuilding, whether due to a natural disaster, a need for more space or something else, leads to ...

Rebuilding After a Disaster: 22 Strategies for Choosing the Right Contractor
February 27, 2017| 4 min read

Rebuilding After a Disaster: 22 Strategies for Choosing the Right Contractor

By Donald Parsons
contractors, rebuild

Fires, floods and catastrophic storms call for preparation. But even with precautions in place, ...

Step #4 in Planning for Success - Designing Your New Log Home
February 9, 2017| 1 min read

Step #4 in Planning for Success - Designing Your New Log Home

By Donald Parsons

Step #4 in the Successful Planning series is Designing Your Log Home. What style of home are you ...

Step #3 in Planning For Success - A Perfect Log Home Setting
February 2, 2017| 1 min read

Step #3 in Planning For Success - A Perfect Log Home Setting

By Donald Parsons

Having a successful log home building project requires lots of planning. Last time we discussed the ...

Step #2 in Planning for Success - Establishing a Realistic Budget
January 25, 2017| 1 min read

Step #2 in Planning for Success - Establishing a Realistic Budget

By Donald Parsons

Planning is the KEY to a successful log home building project. Last time we reviewed the first of ...

10 Steps to Planning and Executing a Successful Log Home Project
January 17, 2017| 1 min read

10 Steps to Planning and Executing a Successful Log Home Project

By Donald Parsons

It’s true. Planning is the most time-consuming and important part of building a log home. Over the ...

8 Ideas on How To Stick to Your Log Home Build/Remodel Project
December 29, 2016| 4 min read

8 Ideas on How To Stick to Your Log Home Build/Remodel Project

By Donald Parsons

Recently I ran across this blog on houzz.com (written by Bud Dietrich, AIA) and thought it was very ...

Modifying A Pre-Designed Log Home Floor Plan to Meet YOUR Needs
December 22, 2016| 1 min read

Modifying A Pre-Designed Log Home Floor Plan to Meet YOUR Needs

By Donald Parsons

Although Appalachian Log Structures offers over 60 pre-designed log home floor plans, the majority ...

Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines
December 9, 2016| 3 min read

Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines

By Donald Parsons

Here is an article from the NAHB Log & Timber Homes Council website that reviews the GREEN ...

Log Home Lending - What's New and What to Expect
December 1, 2016| 8 min read

Log Home Lending - What's New and What to Expect

By Donald Parsons

The Log Home Lending Landscape If you’re applying for financing to build your log home, here’s what ...

A Fireside Chat about the Choices of Fireplaces for Your Dream Log Home
November 11, 2016| 2 min read

A Fireside Chat about the Choices of Fireplaces for Your Dream Log Home

By Donald Parsons

When speaking with folks about their dream log cabin home the 3 features of the home that they are ...

Trick or Treat, Halloween and Appalachian Log Structures
October 27, 2016| 1 min read

Trick or Treat, Halloween and Appalachian Log Structures

By Donald Parsons

Remember the good old days - when you would put on your home made or store bought costume and walk ...

How the ClearTreat Process Saves you Money on Your Log Home
October 14, 2016| 2 min read

How the ClearTreat Process Saves you Money on Your Log Home

By Donald Parsons

How much does a borate pressure treated log home really save you? To answer that question you have ...

Cook Up a GREAT Kitchen Design with these 11 Insightful Ideas!
October 6, 2016| 2 min read

Cook Up a GREAT Kitchen Design with these 11 Insightful Ideas!

By Donald Parsons

Log homes are renowned for their informality. Mealtime is no exception. The question is where to ...

A Legacy of Log Home Living
September 16, 2016| 2 min read

A Legacy of Log Home Living

By Donald Parsons

Looking back 24 years ago, my wife and I were putting the finishing touches on our log home and ...

Tips on Making your Log Home Energy Efficient
August 4, 2016| 4 min read

Tips on Making your Log Home Energy Efficient

By Donald Parsons

A good article from a friend of ours (Paul Peebles) in the Log Home Industry that provides energy ...

Where in the World will YOU Build Your Log Home?
July 21, 2016| 3 min read

Where in the World will YOU Build Your Log Home?

By Donald Parsons

Since 1979 we've been manufacturing and pressure treating quality log homes and log home building ...

How To Compare Log Home Packages
July 15, 2016| 1 min read

How To Compare Log Home Packages

By Donald Parsons

If you’ve done any research at all comparing log home companies one of the first things you ...

Help Your Log Home Builder Help YOU!
July 8, 2016| 3 min read

Help Your Log Home Builder Help YOU!

By Donald Parsons

Here is an interesting article written by an experienced log home builder, Mr. Dan Mitchell and ...

Tips for Choosing Your Dream Log Home Builder
June 23, 2016| 4 min read

Tips for Choosing Your Dream Log Home Builder

By Donald Parsons

Finding the right building professional to turn your dream of log home living into reality will ...

8 Strategies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs
June 3, 2016| 3 min read

8 Strategies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs

By Donald Parsons

In addition to being a motivation for much of what we do, money is energy. It enables us to go ...

10 Easy Ways to Save Energy and
May 19, 2016| 3 min read

10 Easy Ways to Save Energy and "Green" your Log Home

By Donald Parsons

10 Simple Ways to Save Energy and "Green" your Log Home Adopting a “green” philosophy is easier ...

Financing Your Log Home - Part 3 of 3
May 12, 2016| 3 min read

Financing Your Log Home - Part 3 of 3

By Donald Parsons

This 3-part series on Financing your Dream Log Home was co-written by Greg Ebersole, Mortgage Loan ...

Financing Your Log Home - Part 2 of 3
May 5, 2016| 2 min read

Financing Your Log Home - Part 2 of 3

By Donald Parsons

This 3-part series on Financing your Dream Log Home was co-written by Greg Ebersole, Mortgage Loan ...

Financing Your Log Home - Part 1 of 3
April 28, 2016| 4 min read

Financing Your Log Home - Part 1 of 3

By Donald Parsons

This 3-part series on Financing your Dream Log Home was co-written by Greg Ebersole, Mortgage Loan ...

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Designs
April 21, 2016| 4 min read

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Designs

By Donald Parsons

You Can Create Your Dream Home for Less! It’s a rare these days to hear the phrase “money is no ...

Are Log Home Logs Created Equal?
April 1, 2016| 2 min read

Are Log Home Logs Created Equal?

By Donald Parsons

Are ALL Log Home Logs Created Equal? There are some that think the logs used in log homes are all ...

The Log Home: An American Dream!
March 3, 2016| 1 min read

The Log Home: An American Dream!

By Donald Parsons

Over the centuries log homes have come a long way. The resurgence in log home construction came in ...

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning
February 19, 2016| 1 min read

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning

By Donald Parsons

Good strategy, communication, vision and hard work eventually pay off for two homeowners who used ...

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?
February 11, 2016| 2 min read

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?

By Donald Parsons
log homes

Sorting out the differences between ‘fixed bid’ and ‘cost plus’. Even if you plan on doing some or ...

What's New in Heating and Cooling Technologies for Log Homes
January 21, 2016| 6 min read

What's New in Heating and Cooling Technologies for Log Homes

By Donald Parsons

From a recent post on the Log Home Council's Web page - another great and timely article that is ...

8 Ways to Stick to Your Log Home Building/Remodeling Budget
January 8, 2016| 4 min read

8 Ways to Stick to Your Log Home Building/Remodeling Budget

By Donald Parsons

Recently I ran across this blog on houzz.com (written by Bud Dietrich, AIA) and thought it was very ...

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs
December 17, 2015| 1 min read

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs

By Donald Parsons

Although Appalachian Log Structures offers over 60 pre-designed log home floor plans, the majority ...

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines
December 10, 2015| 3 min read

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines

By Donald Parsons

Here is an article from the NAHB Log & Timber Homes Council website that reviews the GREEN ...

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes
December 4, 2015| 2 min read

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes

By Donald Parsons
log home

When speaking with folks about their dream log cabin home the 3 features of the home that they are ...

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!
November 12, 2015| 2 min read

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!

By Donald Parsons

How much does a borate pressure treated log home really save you? To answer that question you have ...

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes
November 5, 2015| 2 min read

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes

By Donald Parsons

Looking back 23 years ago, my wife and I were putting the finishing touches on our log home and ...

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures
October 29, 2015| 1 min read

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures

By Donald Parsons

Remember the good old days - when you would put on your home made or store bought costume and walk ...

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!
October 22, 2015| 3 min read

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!

By Donald Parsons

People often ask me what the advantages are of living in a log cabin home. Because I lived in ...

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?
October 1, 2015| 3 min read

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?

By Donald Parsons

Since 1979 we've been manufacturing and pressure treating quality log homes and log home building ...

How To Properly Compare Log Home Material Packages
September 24, 2015| 1 min read

How To Properly Compare Log Home Material Packages

By Donald Parsons

If you’ve done any research at all comparing log home companies one of the first things you ...

Ordering your Log Home Package - Step #10 in Planning for Success
September 11, 2015| 1 min read

Ordering your Log Home Package - Step #10 in Planning for Success

By Donald Parsons

Now that you've successfully completed the previous 9 steps in Planning a Successful Log Home ...

Log Home Construction Loan Application - Step #9
August 28, 2015| 1 min read

Log Home Construction Loan Application - Step #9

By Donald Parsons

This step can take some time to complete and will take some patience. There are several items that ...

Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project - Step #8
August 20, 2015| 1 min read

Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project - Step #8

By Donald Parsons

Unless you are building your dream log cabin yourself, you will be speaking with and interviewing ...

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success
August 13, 2015| 1 min read

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success

By Donald Parsons

Now that you’ve got your floor plans drawn by your log home manufacturer, you can start gathering ...

Purchase Log Home Floor Plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success
July 17, 2015| 1 min read

Purchase Log Home Floor Plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success

By Donald Parsons

Assuming that you have progressed through the first 5 steps in the Successful Planning series you ...

Timelines for Your New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success
July 2, 2015| 1 min read

Timelines for Your New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success

By Donald Parsons

Some folks will set a date that they want to be moved in to their new log home like Christmas, ...

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success
June 25, 2015| 1 min read

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success

By Donald Parsons

Step #4 in the Successful Planning series is Designing Your Log Home. What style of home are you ...

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning For Success
June 11, 2015| 1 min read

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning For Success

By Dorie Workman

Having a successful log home building project requires lots of planning. Last time we discussed the ...

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success
June 5, 2015| 1 min read

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success

By Dorie Workman

Planning is the KEY to a successful log home building project. Last time we reviewed the first of ...

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success
May 22, 2015| 2 min read

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success

By Dorie Workman

Part 1 of a 10 part series.... It’s true. Planning is the most time-consuming and important part of ...

Different Paths to Building your Dream Log Home
May 11, 2015| 3 min read

Different Paths to Building your Dream Log Home

By Dorie Workman

It’s rare these days to hear the phrase, “money is no object.” In this new economic climate, we’re ...

11 Ideas for Cooking up the Perfect Kitchen for your Dream Log Home
April 23, 2015| 2 min read

11 Ideas for Cooking up the Perfect Kitchen for your Dream Log Home

By Dorie Workman

Log homes are renowned for their informality. Mealtime is no exception. The question is where to ...

How to Choose a Builder for Your Dream Log Home
April 10, 2015| 4 min read

How to Choose a Builder for Your Dream Log Home

By Dorie Workman

Finding the right building professional to turn your dream of log home living into reality will ...

8 Strategies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs
March 26, 2015| 3 min read

8 Strategies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs

By Dorie Workman

In addition to being a motivation for much of what we do, money is energy. It enables us to go ...

10 Simple Ways to Save Energy and
March 13, 2015| 3 min read

10 Simple Ways to Save Energy and "Green" your Log Home

By Dorie Workman

Adopting a “green” philosophy is easier than you think and it does not require wind turbines, solar ...

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Design!
March 5, 2015| 4 min read

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Design!

By Dorie Workman

You Can Create Your Dream Home for Less! It’s a rare these days to hear the phrase “money is no ...

Are ALL Log Home Logs Created Equal?
February 27, 2015| 2 min read

Are ALL Log Home Logs Created Equal?

By Dorie Workman

There are some that think the logs used in log homes are all created equal. That's why many ...

The History of Log Homes
February 19, 2015| 4 min read

The History of Log Homes

By Dorie Workman

The origin of the log structure is uncertain. It is probable that it began in northern Europe ...

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?
January 23, 2015| 2 min read

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?

Sorting out the differences between ‘fixed bid’ and ‘cost plus’. Even if you plan on doing some or ...

What's New in Heating and Cooling Technologies for Log Homes
January 16, 2015| 6 min read

What's New in Heating and Cooling Technologies for Log Homes

From a recent post on the Log Home Council's Web page - another great and timely article that is ...

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning
January 9, 2015| 1 min read

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning

Good strategy, communication, vision and hard work eventually pay off for two homeowners who used ...

8 Ways to Stick to Your Log Home Building/Remodeling Budget
January 2, 2015| 4 min read

8 Ways to Stick to Your Log Home Building/Remodeling Budget

Recently I ran across this blog on houzz.com (written by Bud Dietrich, AIA) and thought it was very ...

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs
December 12, 2014| 1 min read

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs

Although Appalachian Log Structures offers over 60 pre-designed log home floor plans, the majority ...

Is YOUR Log Home Manufacturer a Log Homes Council Member?
December 5, 2014| 1 min read

Is YOUR Log Home Manufacturer a Log Homes Council Member?

Building your dream log home is likely one of the largest investments you will make in your ...

The Log Home: An American Dream!
November 20, 2014| 1 min read

The Log Home: An American Dream!

Over the centuries log homes have come a long way. The resurgence in log home construction came in ...

Energy Performance of Log Homes
November 13, 2014| 1 min read

Energy Performance of Log Homes

A lot has been written about the energy efficiency of log homes. When discussing this topic with ...

We're MORE Than a Producer of Log Homes!
November 6, 2014| 2 min read

We're MORE Than a Producer of Log Homes!

Most people think of Appalachian Log Structures as a producer of log cabin homes, but we're SO much ...

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures
October 30, 2014| 2 min read

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures

Remember the good old days - when you would put on your home made or store bought costume and walk ...

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes
October 2, 2014| 2 min read

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes

When speaking with folks about their dream log cabin home the 3 features of the home that they are ...

One Size Does NOT Fit All - Choosing the Log Home Right For You!
September 26, 2014| 2 min read

One Size Does NOT Fit All - Choosing the Log Home Right For You!

Not everyone has the same wants and needs when deciding on what size log home to build. It is a ...

Investing in a Log Home - Quality, Service, Value or Price?
September 12, 2014| 3 min read

Investing in a Log Home - Quality, Service, Value or Price?

Over the past 20 years I've been blessed to assist hundreds of people in realizing their dream of ...

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines
August 29, 2014| 3 min read

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines

Here is an article from the Log Homes Council website that reviews the GREEN advantages of log home ...

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!
August 22, 2014| 2 min read

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!

How much does a borate pressure treated log home really save you? To answer that question you have ...

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes
August 14, 2014| 2 min read

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes

Looking back 22 years ago, my wife and I were putting the finishing touches on our log home and ...

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!
August 8, 2014| 3 min read

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!

People often ask me what the advantages are of living in a log cabin home. Because I lived in ...

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?
August 1, 2014| 3 min read

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?

Since 1979 we've been manufacturing and pressure treating quality log homes and log home building ...

Celebrate Log Home Month - Visit our Open House This Weekend
July 16, 2014| 1 min read

Celebrate Log Home Month - Visit our Open House This Weekend

On June 7th 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives formally recognized the log home industry in ...

How To Properly Compare Log Home Material Packages
June 27, 2014| 1 min read

How To Properly Compare Log Home Material Packages

If you’ve done any research at all comparing log home companies one of the first things you ...

Ordering your Log Home Package - Step #10 in Planning for Success
June 19, 2014| 1 min read

Ordering your Log Home Package - Step #10 in Planning for Success

Now that you've successfully completed the previous 9 steps in Planning a Successful Log Home ...

Log Home Construction Loan Application - Step #9
June 13, 2014| 1 min read

Log Home Construction Loan Application - Step #9

This step can take some time to complete and will take some patience. There are several items that ...

Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project - Step #8
June 6, 2014| 1 min read

Choosing a General Contractor for your Log Home Project - Step #8

Unless you are building your dream log cabin yourself, you will be speaking with and interviewing ...

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success
May 29, 2014| 1 min read

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success

Now that you’ve got your floor plans drawn by your log home manufacturer, you can start gathering ...

Purchase Log Home Floor Plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success
May 22, 2014| 1 min read

Purchase Log Home Floor Plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success

Assuming that you have progressed through the first 5 steps in the Successful Planning series you ...

Timelines for Your New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success
May 8, 2014| 1 min read

Timelines for Your New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success

Some folks will set a date that they want to be moved in to their new log home like Christmas, ...

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success
May 2, 2014| 1 min read

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success

Step #4 in the Successful Planning series is Designing Your Log Home. What style of home are you ...

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning For Success
April 21, 2014| 1 min read

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning For Success

Having a successful log home building project requires lots of planning. Last time we discussed the ...

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success
April 4, 2014| 1 min read

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success

Planning is the KEY to a successful log home building project. Last time we reviewed the first of ...

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success
March 28, 2014| 1 min read

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success

Part 1 of a 10 part series.... It’s true. Planning is the most time-consuming and important part of ...

Different Paths to your Dream Log Home
March 21, 2014| 3 min read

Different Paths to your Dream Log Home

It’s rare these days to hear the phrase, “money is no object.” In this new economic climate, we’re ...

How to Choose a Builder for Your Dream Log Home
March 14, 2014| 4 min read

How to Choose a Builder for Your Dream Log Home

Finding the right building professional to turn your dream of log home living into reality will ...

8 Stratagies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs
March 7, 2014| 3 min read

8 Stratagies for Reducing Log Home Construction Costs

In addition to being a motivation for much of what we do, money is energy. It enables us to go ...

10 Simple Ways to Save Energy and
February 28, 2014| 3 min read

10 Simple Ways to Save Energy and "Green" Your Log Home

Adopting a “green” philosophy is easier than you think and it does not require wind turbines, solar ...

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Design!
February 14, 2014| 4 min read

16 Secrets of Affordable Log Home Design!

You Can Create Your Dream Home for Less! It’s a rare these days to hear the phrase “money is no ...

Are ALL Log Home LOGS Created Equal?
February 7, 2014| 2 min read

Are ALL Log Home LOGS Created Equal?

There are some that think the logs used in log homes are all created equal. That's why many ...

Miley Cyrus and Log Homes: 10 Surprising Things They Have in Common – NOT!
January 31, 2014| 3 min read

Miley Cyrus and Log Homes: 10 Surprising Things They Have in Common – NOT!

When a social network guru suggested the topic of this blog (without the “NOT”) I was pretty much ...

Discover the Rich History of Log Homes
January 24, 2014| 4 min read

Discover the Rich History of Log Homes

The origin of the log structure is uncertain. It is probable that it began in northern Europe ...

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?
January 17, 2014| 2 min read

Log Home Construction Bids - How do Builders Charge?

Sorting out the differences between ‘fixed bid’ and ‘cost plus’. Even if you plan on doing some or ...

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning
January 3, 2014| 1 min read

NC Log Home Owners use Strategic Planning

Good strategy, communication, vision and hard work eventually pay off for two homeowners who used ...

A Happy Log Home NEW YEAR!
December 27, 2013| 1 min read

A Happy Log Home NEW YEAR!

This greeting comes with heartfelt thanks to all of you who took time from your life to call us, ...

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs
December 20, 2013| 1 min read

Modifying Pre-Designed Log Home Plans to Meet YOUR Needs

Although Appalachian Log Structures offers over 60 pre-designed log home floor plans, the majority ...

Is YOUR Log Home Manufacturer a Log Homes Council Member?
December 12, 2013| 1 min read

Is YOUR Log Home Manufacturer a Log Homes Council Member?

Building your dream log home is likely one of the largest investments you will make in your ...

The Log Home: An American Dream!
December 6, 2013| 1 min read

The Log Home: An American Dream!

Over the centuries log homes have come a long way. The resurgence in log home construction came in ...

Energy Performance of Log Homes
November 29, 2013| 1 min read

Energy Performance of Log Homes

A lot has been written about the energy efficiency of log homes. When discussing this topic with ...

We're MORE Than a Producer of Log Homes!
November 22, 2013| 2 min read

We're MORE Than a Producer of Log Homes!

Most people think of Appalachian Log Structures as a producer of log cabin homes, but we're SO much ...

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures
October 31, 2013| 2 min read

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures

Remember the good old days - when you would put on your home made or store bought costume and walk ...

The World Through the Windows of My Log Home
October 25, 2013| 3 min read

The World Through the Windows of My Log Home

The weather is now cooler and I can work in my home office with the windows open and take advantage ...

October Log Home Maintenance Checklist!
October 18, 2013| 3 min read

October Log Home Maintenance Checklist!

By Dorie Workman
log home, log cabin home

October is the first full month of fall; by the end of this month, most of your winterization ...

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes
September 26, 2013| 2 min read

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes

When speaking with folks about their dream log cabin home the 3 features of the home that they are ...

Investing in a Log Home - Quality, Service, Value or Price?
September 10, 2013| 3 min read

Investing in a Log Home - Quality, Service, Value or Price?

Over the past 20 years I've been blessed to assist hundreds of people in realizing their dream of ...

A Back Porch Perspective from my Log Home
August 30, 2013| 2 min read

A Back Porch Perspective from my Log Home

So far it's been a long hot summer but fall is fast approaching and I'm sure we're all looking for ...

Getting to Know your Log Home Manfacturer
August 23, 2013| 2 min read

Getting to Know your Log Home Manfacturer

Web Pages, Blogs, facebook, Twitter, Email, Brochures, Magazines, etc, etc, etc. It's how most of ...

Log Home Logs offers Unique Commercial Applications too!
August 16, 2013| 1 min read

Log Home Logs offers Unique Commercial Applications too!

Thought building with logs was for residential use only? Well think again. Over the past 35+ years ...

Log Home Consultants - We're Here to Help!
August 9, 2013| 1 min read

Log Home Consultants - We're Here to Help!

When starting to plan a log home building project you may find it seems to be a bit overwhelming. ...

Almost Heaven Log Home
August 2, 2013| 1 min read

Almost Heaven Log Home

No one can tell you better the advantages of living the log home life than someone who actually ...

Cook up a Classic Kitchen in Your Log Home
July 26, 2013| 3 min read

Cook up a Classic Kitchen in Your Log Home

With all of the cooking shows on TV and the inspiration and creativity they inspire it's a wonder ...

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines
July 19, 2013| 3 min read

How Log Homes Meet GREEN Building Guidelines

Here is an article from the Log Homes Council website that reviews the GREEN advantages of log home ...

Test Drive A Log Home This Summer!
July 15, 2013| 3 min read

Test Drive A Log Home This Summer!

We're well in to summer and hopefully you've had a chance to have some fun with friends and family ...

Log Home Floor Plans to fit Your Lifestyle!
July 4, 2013| 1 min read

Log Home Floor Plans to fit Your Lifestyle!

Fair Oaks inShare0 VS Although Appalachian Log Structures offers over 60 pre-designed log home ...

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!
June 27, 2013| 2 min read

Saving Money on Your Log Home with the ClearTreat Process!

How much does a borate pressure treated log home really save you? To answer that question you have ...

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!
June 14, 2013| 3 min read

Log Home Living - Safe in ANY Storm!

People often ask me what the advantages are of living in a log cabin home. Because I lived in ...

Part 4 of 4 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built Homes
June 6, 2013| 1 min read

Part 4 of 4 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built Homes

Beyond a steady stream of visitors seeking to soak up some rustic ambiance and connect with Mother ...

Part 3 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built Homes
May 30, 2013| 1 min read

Part 3 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built Homes

12 Advantages Log Homes Have Over Stick & Brick Construction Beyond a steady stream of visitors ...

Part 2 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built homes.
May 23, 2013| 1 min read

Part 2 - Log Homes are Better than Conventional Built homes.

12 Advantages Log Homes Have Over Stick & Brick Construction Beyond a steady stream of visitors ...

Log Homes are better than Conventional Built Homes - 4 Part Series
May 17, 2013| 1 min read

Log Homes are better than Conventional Built Homes - 4 Part Series

12 Advantages Log Homes Have Over Stick & Brick Construction Part 1 of 4 Beyond a steady stream ...

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?
May 10, 2013| 3 min read

Where in the World is Appalachian Log Structures?

Since 1979 we've been manufacturing and pressure treating quality log homes and log home building ...

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes
May 2, 2013| 2 min read

A Company's Legacy of Log Homes

Looking back 21 years ago, my wife and I were putting the finishing touches on our log home and ...

Spring Cleaning your Log Cabin Home
April 12, 2013| 2 min read

Spring Cleaning your Log Cabin Home

Although spring came a bit late this year (and in some parts of the country - they're still waiting ...

How to Properly Compare Log Home Packages.
April 5, 2013| 1 min read

How to Properly Compare Log Home Packages.

If you’ve done any research at all comparing log home companies one of the first things you ...

Protecting Your Log Home from Forest Fires!
March 28, 2013| 3 min read

Protecting Your Log Home from Forest Fires!

Dad was a forester, earning his degree from WVU (West Virginia University) and working in the woods ...

Not All Log Home Logs Are Created Equal!
March 22, 2013| 2 min read

Not All Log Home Logs Are Created Equal!

There are some that think the logs used in log homes are created equal. That's why many potential ...

More than just Log Homes!
March 15, 2013| 2 min read

More than just Log Homes!

Although we've blogged before that we do more than just log homes, I thought you might like to see ...

Carpenter Bees, Log Homes and Other Exterior Wood Structures
March 8, 2013| 2 min read

Carpenter Bees, Log Homes and Other Exterior Wood Structures

Welcome Spring! With such a light winter in the South this year it seems that the carpenter bees ...

How to Properly Compare Log Home Packages.
February 8, 2013| 1 min read

How to Properly Compare Log Home Packages.

If you’ve done any research at all comparing log home companies one of the first things you ...

Build Your Log Home NOW - and save $$
February 1, 2013| 2 min read

Build Your Log Home NOW - and save $$

You probably have heard it before from one of our Log Home Building Consultants - "Now is the Time ...

Order your Log Home Package – Step #10 in Planning for Success
January 18, 2013| 1 min read

Order your Log Home Package – Step #10 in Planning for Success

Now that you've successfully completed the previous 9 steps in Planning a Successful Log Home ...

Construction Loan Application - Step #9 in Planning for Success
January 10, 2013| 1 min read

Construction Loan Application - Step #9 in Planning for Success

This step can take some time to complete and will take some patience. There are several items that ...

Choosing a General Contractor - Step #8 in Planning for Success
January 3, 2013| 1 min read

Choosing a General Contractor - Step #8 in Planning for Success

Unless you are building your dream log cabin yourself, you will be speaking with and interviewing ...

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success
December 28, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Construction Costs - Step #7 in Planning for Success

Now that you’ve got your floor plans drawn by your log home manufacturer, you can start gathering ...

Purchase log home floor plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success
December 20, 2012| 1 min read

Purchase log home floor plans - Step #6 in Planning for Success

Assuming that you have progressed through the first 5 steps in the Successful Planning series you ...

Timeline for a New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success
December 13, 2012| 1 min read

Timeline for a New Log Home - Step #5 in Planning for Success

Some folks will set a date that they want to be moved in to their new log home like Christmas, ...

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success
December 7, 2012| 1 min read

Designing Your New Log Home - Step #4 in Planning for Success

Step #4 in the Successful Planning series is Designing Your Log Home. What style of home are you ...

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning for Success
November 30, 2012| 1 min read

A Perfect Log Home Setting - Step #3 in Planning for Success

Having a successful log home building project requires lots of planning. Last time we discussed the ...

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success
November 23, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Building Budget - Step #2 in Planning for Success

Planning is the KEY to a successful log home building project. Last time we reviewed the first of ...

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success
November 15, 2012| 1 min read

Building A Log Home - Research is #1 Key to Planning Success

It’s true. Planning is the most time-consuming and important part of building a log home. Over the ...

We're More Than a Producer of Log Homes!
November 1, 2012| 2 min read

We're More Than a Producer of Log Homes!

Most people think of Appalachian Log Structures as a producer of log cabin homes, but we're SO much ...

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures
October 26, 2012| 2 min read

Halloween, Trick or Treat and Appalachian Log Structures

Remember the good old days - when you would put on your home made or store bought costume and walk ...

October Log Home Maintenance Checklist
October 19, 2012| 3 min read

October Log Home Maintenance Checklist

By Dorie Workman
log home, dream log home

October is the first full month of fall; by the end of this month, most of your winterization ...

On My Honor - Appalachian Log Structures & The Boy Scouts
October 13, 2012| 2 min read

On My Honor - Appalachian Log Structures & The Boy Scouts

By Dorie Workman
log home, log siding

On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To ...

The World Through the Windows of my Log Home.
October 7, 2012| 3 min read

The World Through the Windows of my Log Home.

The weather is now cooler and I can work in my home office with the windows open and take advantage ...

Cook up a Classic Kitchen in your Log Home
September 27, 2012| 2 min read

Cook up a Classic Kitchen in your Log Home

With all of the cooking shows on TV and the inspiration and creativity they inspire it's a wonder ...

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes
September 13, 2012| 2 min read

A Fireside Chat about Fireplaces in Log Homes

When speaking with folks about their dream log cabin home we often hear about 3 features of the ...

A Back Porch Perspective from my Log Home
September 7, 2012| 2 min read

A Back Porch Perspective from my Log Home

So far it's been a long hot summer but fall is fast approaching and I'm sure we're all looking for ...

Learn More about your Log Home Manufacturer
September 1, 2012| 1 min read

Learn More about your Log Home Manufacturer

What better way to learn more about the log home manufacturer you are considering doing business ...

Log Home Living - Safe in Any Storm!
August 25, 2012| 3 min read

Log Home Living - Safe in Any Storm!

People often ask me what the advantages are of living in a log cabin home. Because I lived in ...

Log Home Consultants - We're Here to Help!
August 16, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Consultants - We're Here to Help!

When starting to plan a log home building project you may find it seems to be a bit overwhelming. ...

Is your Log Cabin Home Manufacturer a Log Home Council Member?
August 6, 2012| 1 min read

Is your Log Cabin Home Manufacturer a Log Home Council Member?

Building your dream log home is likely one of the largest investments you will make in your ...

A Company’s Legacy of Log Home Living
July 27, 2012| 1 min read

A Company’s Legacy of Log Home Living

Looking back 20 years ago next month, my wife and I were putting the finishing touches on our log ...

Log Home Logs offers Unique Commercial Applications too!
July 19, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Logs offers Unique Commercial Applications too!

Thought building with logs was for residential use only? Well think again. Over the past 35+ years ...

The New FRONTIER-TRS Log Home Package from Appalachian
July 9, 2012| 1 min read

The New FRONTIER-TRS Log Home Package from Appalachian

Introducing our newest log home package – the FRONTIER TRS. Just in time for the National Log Home ...

Energy Performance of Log Homes
June 29, 2012| 1 min read

Energy Performance of Log Homes

A lot has been written about the energy efficiency of log homes. When discussing this topic with ...

Log Home Industry Recognized by U.S. Congress
June 22, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Industry Recognized by U.S. Congress

On June 7th, the U.S. House of Representatives formally recognized the log home industry in the ...

The Log Home: An American Dream
June 14, 2012| 1 min read

The Log Home: An American Dream

Over the centuries log homes have come a long way. The resurgence in log home construction came in ...

NC Log Home Owners Use Strategic Planning
May 25, 2012| 1 min read

NC Log Home Owners Use Strategic Planning

Good strategy, communication, vision and hard work eventually pay off for two homeowners who used ...

Prolong the Life of your Log Home - Save $$$ with Cleartreat Process
May 18, 2012| 2 min read

Prolong the Life of your Log Home - Save $$$ with Cleartreat Process

How much does a borate pressure treated log home really save you? To answer that question you have ...

Log Home Options Up to 50% Off
May 10, 2012| 1 min read

Log Home Options Up to 50% Off

Save up to 50% off select log home options! If you are thinking about a log cabin home building ...

Getting to Know your Log Home Manufacturer
May 3, 2012| 2 min read

Getting to Know your Log Home Manufacturer

Web Pages, Blogs, facebook, Twitter, Email, Brochures, Magazines, etc, etc, etc. It's how most of ...

Almost Heaven Log Home
April 26, 2012| 1 min read

Almost Heaven Log Home

No one can tell you better the advantages of living the log home life than someone who actually ...

Are all Log Home Logs Created Equal?
March 23, 2012| 2 min read

Are all Log Home Logs Created Equal?

There are some that think the logs used in log homes are created equal. That's why many potential ...

Spring Cleaning your Log Home
March 9, 2012| 1 min read

Spring Cleaning your Log Home

Spring has sprung a bit early this year and NOW is the time to start planning the spring cleaning ...

Who is Manufacturing your Log Home Package?
March 1, 2012| 1 min read

Who is Manufacturing your Log Home Package?

There are a lot of claims about being a log home kit manufacturer, but knowing the difference ...

Buying a Log Home Package with a Huge Discount - BEWARE!
February 24, 2012| 1 min read

Buying a Log Home Package with a Huge Discount - BEWARE!

How many times have you heard or seen log home packages advertised at discounted prices of 35%, 45% ...

Log Homes - Made in the USA?
February 16, 2012| 1 min read

Log Homes - Made in the USA?

Most of us today are PROUD to buy products that are made right here in America, supporting not only ...

MYTH - Log Homes are more expensive than Conventional Built Homes
February 9, 2012| 2 min read

MYTH - Log Homes are more expensive than Conventional Built Homes

Log Wall vs Frame Wall If I had a nickel every time I proved this statement wrong – I would be ...

Does Size Really Matter? How thick are your Log Home walls?
February 2, 2012| 1 min read

Does Size Really Matter? How thick are your Log Home walls?

Is 6 inches really 6 inches? Is 8 inches really 8 inches? When discussing how thick you want the ...

Dressing up your Dream Log Home
January 25, 2012| 1 min read

Dressing up your Dream Log Home

Now that you have your log home designed its time to take a look at dressing it up a bit. One way ...

Protecting Your Log Home Investment for Generations.
January 13, 2012| 1 min read

Protecting Your Log Home Investment for Generations.

Many of our customers say their log home will be the LAST home they live in. Our homeowners tell us ...

Let There Be Light - Choosing Windows for your Log Home.
January 5, 2012| 1 min read

Let There Be Light - Choosing Windows for your Log Home.

Let There Be Light! – Choosing windows for your Log Home Most folks like LOTS of windows in their ...

A Happy Log Home New Year
December 29, 2011| 1 min read

A Happy Log Home New Year

This greeting comes with heartfelt thanks to all of you who took time from your life to call us, ...

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