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While building a home is a unique journey personal to you and your family, there are often a few main reasons why folks choose to build a log, timber or hybrid home. A few things that might top your list: the warm and cozy look and feel of natural wood, the superior energy efficiency and the proven longevity of log and timber structures. But there may be one surprising benefit to building a house with Ward Cedar Log Homes that hasn’t crossed your radar. Living in a log home can be a boost to your health! Here are five ways living in a log home is good for your health.

Adding personality to your yard with special landscaping and hardscaping will add both value and beauty to your log or timber home’s surroundings. Follow these ideas to enhance your yard. 
 

Building a custom home is often the culmination of years of dreaming and saving. So where do you start when you can build a home where the sky is the limit, a home designed specifically for your lifestyle? How do you decide on the floor plan? What features and finishes to include?

Here are seven questions that will help you narrow in on your design goals and get you started on your journey to building the perfect custom log home or timber hybrid.

Deciding to build a log cabin or timber hybrid — though not a small decision — it could be argued is an obvious one. After all, both building systems are proven construction methods that promise longevity and an unmatched aesthetic.

But once you’ve made the choice to build, what isn’t always as clear is what other materials to fill your log home or timber hybrid with. One of the most foundational decisions when it comes to finishes is flooring. Not only does it have to perform and function well, it also needs to look good, too.

Before settling on flooring for your new home, read through our run down of the best hard flooring suggestions for every space.

Strategies for designing a home that will fit your needs now and in the future.
 
When you build a home with Ward Cedar, you can be sure it will last. Since 1923 — nearly 100 years! — we’ve established a track record of building quality homes with tried-and-true longevity. It’s one of the reasons why homeowners planning to build a “forever” home come straight to us.
 
But it’s far from the only reason.