Log cabins have roots in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, dating as far back as 3,500 B.C., followed by European settlers constructing these primitive homes in America starting in the 17th century.

They are icons of the Canadian landscape, rough-hewn testaments to both a pioneering spirit and an unforgiving climate. But now, log homes are weathering a different adversary – modern building codes.

This may look like a traditional log home, but unlike other homes, it can withstand harsh winters and freezing temperatures down to -30°C (-22°F) without a huge impact on the environment. Finnish ...

Known for its ambitious CLT log architecture, Honka has developed interior styles that are a perfect match for contemporary log home surfaces. As Honka's customer, you get access to a comprehensive, ...

The equestrian community of Ruby Ranch sits 9,000 feet up in the Rockies. This four-bedroom home features natural timber columns and beams, multiple stacked-stone fireplaces, a vaulted great room, a ...

Settled logs that shrink can pose a problem for builders of log homes, as this calls for constant adjustments and maintenance. To counter the effect, architects and builders have come up with ...

Dear Jim: We are planning our dream home and we have always been intrigued by log homes. We want to build a large home and energy efficiency is important to us. Do you think a log home is a ...

The first icon of the American Dream probably was the humble log cabin. Early generations of Americans grew up in cabins. Seven U.S. presidents, including Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln, were born in log ...

Jane and Bernie Flank pose at their log home paradise near Fall Creek Falls. Whenever Jane and Bernie Flank's daughter visits their log home getaway near Fall Creek Falls, she jokingly tells her ...