Building & Construction

Complete guides to cabin construction, building materials, and DIY cabin projects. Compare log cabins, timber frames, and stick-built designs. Get accurate material cost estimates, construction timelines, and money-saving building strategies for 2025.

Window Placement

Window Placement Strategies for Log Cabin Design Windows in log cabins serve functions beyond admitting light—they frame views, ventilate spaces, and influence energy performance. Strategic...

Porch Design

Porch Design Ideas for Your Log Cabin Retreat Few architectural elements define log cabin living like a well-designed porch. Whether wrapping the entire structure or...

Roof Construction

Roof Construction for Log Cabins: From Rafters to Ridge A log cabin’s roof does more than keep out rain—it defines the structure’s character and manages...

Chinking Methods

Chinking Methods: Sealing Your Log Cabin for All Seasons Between every log in a traditionally built cabin lies the opportunity for air and water infiltration—or...

Notching Techniques

Notching Techniques for Log Cabin Construction The corners of a log cabin tell the story of the builder’s skill and chosen construction method. Notching techniques—the...

Log Cabin Basics

Log Cabin Basics This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Cabin living connects with nature and...

Subscribe for Updates

Get the latest articles delivered to your inbox.