For those unfamiliar with the process, building a log home can appear to be very mysterious. Log homes are beautiful places to live, and they offer a great quality of life, but how do you ever wind up living in one? This post gives a simple outline of the process and helps to dispel some of [...]
One of our favorite things about owning a log home are the incredible views from both inside and outside the home. Imagine the crisp morning air as you watch the sun rise from the deck which surrounds the home. When then weather keeps you indoors, you can still enjoy nature's beauty through the home's beautiful windows. [...]
After working with thousands of people who have aspired to log home ownership, we have learned that “log home lifestyle” can mean very different things to different people. And that is one of the unique aspects of a log home: people “make it their own” in a very personal way. Following are some of the general [...]
When you decide to build a log home, you gain a long list of benefits, including a beautiful home that will enhance your quality of life. But one major benefit is not always immediately apparent: You gain the opportunity to design a home that truly meets the personal needs and lifestyle of you and your family.When [...]
We know not everyone is looking for a palatial home. Sometimes you're just looking for a cozy retreat from the world to call your own. Meet The Bungalow from Southland Log Homes. A charming little cottage that fits everything you need into 1,401 square feet. The front porch spans the width of the home ... It's [...]
Unless you have the cash to purchase outright, one important element in planning your new log home is determining how the project will be financed. Financing a log home is very similar to financing any other newly built home, with just a few extra factors to consider. The following post outlines the financing process and [...]
A home constructed of solid logs can offer excellent durability against a wide range of natural forces: rain, snow, sun, insects, and even tornadoes and earthquakes. This article describes how excellent durability can be achieved and maintained in a log home in the face of all of these threats.Log SelectionLog home durability starts with the selection [...]
The stage is set when you enter the front door of the Caroline I into the two-story foyer, and glance up to see the open balcony above. This is a log home you want to come home to.Just to the right of the foyer, the huge kitchen holds a large island and tons of counter space. [...]
Spring is just around the corner, and we have dreams of coming home to our new Log Home just as the earth begins to awaken. Meet the Maury from Southland Log Homes. A warm, inviting exterior is what will greet you and your guests as you drive toward your new home. Enter through the Foyer and you'll [...]
When you think of your dream home, what comes to mind? The Clay from Southland Log Homes is simply gorgeous ~ a log home that might just take your breath away. It's not just the porch views from both the front and rear of the home, or the floor-to-ceiling windows that provide glorious views of the [...]
The view from all sides of the Barbour from Southland Log Homes is stunning from all sides, given the porch that wraps around the entirety of the home.When you first enter, you walk directly into the generous great room. A fireplace to the right and connects the space to the dining room. The gourmet kitchen features [...]
A dream come true? You may think so when you see the beautiful profile of the Adirondack from Southland Log Homes. Its 2,633 square-feet of living space provide myriad options for customization. Your own creativity is your only limit.The first thing you'll notice about the Adirondack is its striking profile. Beautiful from every angle, there is [...]
