Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

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Log & Timber Home Living

earn your STRIPES • Whether you prefer vertical or horizontal, crisp lines or organic strokes, you'll earn your interior design stripes with these fun finds.

Built-in Savings • 5 builder’s secrets to exceptional and affordable log and timber homes.

Winter’s Splendor • You can have an eye-catching outdoor environment, even in the dormant season.

Designing for a Narrow Lot • Make the most of a slender site.

Elements That Have a Major Impact on Costs

Talking Title Insurance • A one-time, low-cost way to protect your investment — and your equity — in your property.

screened-in serenity

Little Luxuries • 5 income-friendly indulgences that will make you enjoy every moment you spend at home.

rook out • Using stone — real or faux — to accent your log or timber home is a solid design decision. We’re here to help you decide which one is right for you.

what a dish! • The key to a pretty-yetpractical kitchen is thoughtful design, convenient storage and classic rustic touches.

space-saving solutions

Q&A

Christmas All Year ’Round • Every day feels like a holiday once a former globetrotter settled into his cozy cabin.

Does Log Size Affect House Size?

Timber Terms Demystified • Traditional timber framing vs. post-and-beam … what do they mean?

Besting the Budget

SO LONG SUNSHINE STATE • A pair of retirees leave beach life behind in favor of a woodsy, cozy cabin.

finding the sweet spot • A New York couple lead a honey of a life in their perfectly designed timber frame home.

THE LITTLE CABIN THAT COULD • Downsizing can be daunting, but thanks to thoughtful planning and a solid strategy, this small house is pure perfection.

Small Home Big Opportunity • Thanks to their innate charm, log and timber homes are ideally suited for downsizing. Here’s how to live large in a little space.

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