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Wood -- One Of Natures Best Insulators  - by Paul Winters
An advantage of solid wood structures that log cabin owners are pleased to acknowledge, is the energy performance of a properly constructed log cabin. The inherent ability of solid log walls to "Store" heat helps to guarantee less fluctuation in your homes inside temperature, leading to lower energy bills and reduced consumption of fuel. Read More

The Kiln Dried Difference  - by Joe Folker
In recent years the log home industry has seen a steady increase in the number of log home manufacturers offering it's clients kiln-dried logs as an option. Some companies have even made the commitment to offer only kiln-dried materials. Read More
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How A Log Home Dream Becomes A Reality - by Steve &  Melinda Ryan
You have driven by that beautiful log home hundreds of times wishing that one day you too can own one.  Now that the seed has been planted, how do you decide if a log home will fit into your budget?  This article will serve as a guide on how to achieve that dream of owning a log home. Read More
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Choosing A Builder - by Mike Senty
Picking your general contractor and log supplier are your two most critical people for your new log home construction.  The other subcontractors are important too, and references are the first and critical step for all of them.  Read More

They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To
Project Management  –  Women Are Up To The Task - by Judy Flanagan
It’s well known that project managing the construction of a home will save you money – and give you more decision making control.  What is less widely known is that many successful project managers are women – who have no construction experience whatsoever.  Read More

Historic Milled Log Industry - by Dana Delano
Part I: 1700's to the early 1960's  |  Part II: 1960's to the Present
Logs have been used for centuries in the construction of homes in Russia, Eastern Europe, and the Scandinavian countries. As immigrants from these areas brought their skills to Colonial America, it was only natural that logs from the abundant forest would become a primary source of shelter. These original pioneer homes were usually one room buildings with a few if any windows. Their great attraction was that an ordinary person could construct them with a few tools and minimal training. These humble "log cabins" became an expression of early American architecture and a part of the American experience. 
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