Designing a log, hybrid or timber home from the ground up is exciting … thrilling … glamorous, even! And, while it is all of those things, the truth is that there are a few parts of the process that can feel dull or even daunting for those who are new to building. One of those areas is finances.

In order to build that lakeside escape for the family or a mountain getaway for two, you’ve got to first have your finances in order. So before you move beyond dreaming into the first real-life phase of picking out a log cabin kit and designing your home, take our quick financial check-up.
 

If you have questions about building a log or timber frame home, you’ve come to the right place. Here are seven of the questions we hear most frequently (along with our answers, of course!).
 

Think for a moment about the places in your home where you spend the most time. It’s likely that your great room, kitchen or bedroom came to mind. But did you know that the average person spends around 180 hours per year in the bathroom? With so much time spent in this spot, it’s important that your bathroom — and particularly your master bathroom — is a space you enjoy.
 
We’re here to help you design a bathroom that is equal parts form and function. Keep reading for our top tips and guidelines for designing an en-suite bathroom you’re sure to love:
 

Your home regularly faces a number of foes — moisture, sun, pests, to name a few. It may even have to endure extreme weather-related events from time to time, such as earthquakes or tornadoes. Thankfully, log homes have a track record for standing up to the worst that Mother Nature can throw at them. (Father Time is no match either: A log home, built in 1638, is one of the oldest homes in the U.S.) So what makes log homes perform with such durability? It’s a dual combination of the materials and methods used to build them.

With all the planning and prepping of your dream home accomplished, it’s time to move into the building stage of your dream home journey. Here is a timeline of what you can expect: