As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day — and your log home won’t be either. Creating your Ward log home is a journey, and our goal is to make it one you enjoy, not just endure. While stories of custom-home builds gone awry are all too common, our 90-plus years of crafting log homes for happy clients have revealed a few key strategies to help ensure a smooth, successful, and satisfying home building journey. It’s our privilege to pass them on to you:

One of the most wonderful things about building a log home is that it can be customized to your specific needs and preferences — and the same goes for your lot. Just as no two homeowners are alike, each lot comes with its own unique considerations.

If you haven’t chosen a property, it can be helpful to keep the following guidelines in mind to guide you towards the right location for your log home. If you have already purchased a home site, use this information to navigate the early stages of building on your lot

When you build your dream home with Ward Cedar Log Homes, we know it’s an investment in your future. With the right approach, the home you design today can serve you well into the years ahead.

Whether you are building your Ward home to enjoy in your retirement years or creating a weekend getaway with hopes of someday aging in place, here are tried-and-true principles to keep in mind:

Follow these smart design principles to build the perfect weekend retreat or seasonal getaway.

If you’ve decided to build a log cabin or timber hybrid home with Ward Cedar Log Homes, there are likely three things at the forefront on your mind: form, function, and finances. With a custom home, they’re all related. Ensuring your Ward home lives up to your vision and also lines up with your budget is what our in-house design experts do best. Our design team is always at the ready to dive  deep with you into the specifics of your new home to align your design and budget goals.

To wit, here are three budget-friendly design decisions they may suggest to lower the cost of your build without sacrificing square footage — or quality.