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!
Map Out a Plan dpeak@aimmedia.com In life, we often find ourselves at a crossroads — a place where we’re faced with options, some safe; others risky — and we must choose. Friends and family may not understand the path we pick, but that shouldn’t deter us. Sometimes taking “the road less traveled” is key to mapping our way. Deciding to own a log home is one of these life-altering choices. No, they’re not for everybody, but that’s what makes them special. For those of us who love them, their natural beauty, bold personality and sense of permanence are what draws us to them. But getting exactly what you want can feel more like a winding path than an interstate. Two couples featured in this issue, the Gazzolas and the Kortzes,…
Climb Aboard: These cozy quarters are easily accessed by a rustic ladder. Sconces in each bunk add the perfect amount of soft illumination to read in bed without disturbing your bunk mates.…
Several years ago, John Bigart read a quote by Pablo Picasso that said: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist when we grow up.” For this creative full-time employee of a non-profit organization, it struck a chord. Making functional art (like clocks, coasters, lazy Susans and candles) with rocks is John’s attempt at being a grown up artist. And so he started his company, Montana Rock Design from his home base of Alberton, Montana. “It’s not a job, it’s an experience. I explore the mountains, doing my best to find beautiful rocks. Many people think I just back the truck up and throw a bunch of rocks in the bed, but that’s not the case. My son and I climb through the hills, meticulously…
Summer’s in full swing and you’re itching to spend time outdoors. Or is that itch the result of pesky mosquitos? Broan-NuTone has a solution to improve outdoor living and help make sure your log home’s deck or patio is pest free. The Haven Backyard Mosquito Repellent System’s patented protection technology is powered by low-voltage electricity. Each Haven fixture contains a mosquito-repellent cartridge. When the system is turned on, low-voltage electricity heats the cartridge, which then produces an odorless, invisible and silent repellent vapor. Offered in black or bronze, each fixture shoos away mosquitoes within a 110-square-foot area. Plus, they’re available with or without a built-in LED lighting option for added ambience to your bite-free zone. To find a retailer in your area, visit: nutone.com/haven NEW! Cabin Living: Discovering the Simple…
In order to run a marathon, a runner must train diligently for many months. During those months, the “norms” of life change, and the luxuries one might be afforded during other times are set to the side. No late nights out with friends; no unhealthy meals; no sleeping-in. All of this is done with a singular goal in mind: To win the race. This is their sacrifice in order to succeed at something many people would simply leave to dreams. Building a new home, particularly one as unique as one with logs, is remarkably similar. There are choices to be made all along the journey, each with a significant impact to your ability to cross the finish line healthy and happy with your results. Here are the two main sacrifices…
It’s easy to get caught up in how your new log home will “look.” Everybody does, and for good reason — aesthetics are important. But what’s even more vital is how well your home will function, and your roof is a large part of its performance. Though your roof makes up at least a third of your home’s curb appeal, it isn’t just something pretty to look at. At its core, your roof protects you from the elements, whether it’s rain, snow, blazing heat, debris, etc. You need the best roof you can afford, designed and covered to fit your home’s location. A key element of a roof’s performance is its pitch. As a builder, I recommend incorporating as much pitch as possible, while keeping in line with the home’s…
