Log and Timber Home Living

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!

the Birth of the First Buildings in the U.S.A.

Log and Timber Home Living

BACK TO THE BEGINNING • Respect for history and a creative eye for customization were the driving forces behind one couple’s restoration and expansion of a historical log cabin in Arizona.

SUCCESSFUL container gardening • Five easy tips to make the most of this convenient, manageable gardening style.

WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY • Smart window strategies to help you make the most of your house and your budget.

Applying Chinking • Chinking requires clean logs and careful tooling to protect your investment for a lifetime.

CAST YOUR VOTE! • It’s time for our 2026 Best Log Homes contest!

ODE TO THE mid-sized home • These practical plans combine efficiency, versatility and open-air living, resulting in houses where each corner supports family connection and the rhythm of daily life.

Gilmer Lodge’s GREAT SECOND ACT • Classic character and modern design come together in this reimagined historic hideaway.

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all-natural Ambiance

BOLD Backdrops • So long snow-white subway tile. A new wave of kitchen and bath finishes are bursting with personality and stand-out features.

Patio Perfection

Saving an AMERICAN LEGACY • Marking the United States’ 250th birthday, a long-time timber framer shares his passion for rescuing the country’s architectural heritage — one antique timber building at a time.

For the AGES • In this Colorado getaway, the past and present unite in a most ingenious way.

Heaven and Earth • One creative family goes to great lengths to craft the ultimate gathering place, working with — and even fortifying — the land as they go.

SIMPLY the BEST • Log and timber home designs receive top honors from the National Association of Home Builders.

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