Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2023 i Log and Timber Home Living

See inside this cozy home on pg. 66 Like many kids growing up in the 1970s, my summers were spent running from house to house to play with the neighborhood kids, blissfully free from cell phones and video games. Each kid’s home had a different designated activity. At Danny’s house, we played “Office.” At Paul’s house, it was reenacting “Lost in Space” (don’t judge – it was a very popular show at the time). My place, which actually was my grandparents’ residence, hosted “Olympics,” because it had a huge, flat yard and a low-rise wall we used for everything from a balance beam to a bobsled. At Stacy’s house, the name of the game was “Small Room,” and it was our favorite. Small Room took place on the long, narrow side…

In a small-scale home, where kitchen space is limited, preparing gourmet meals can feel out of reach. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Installing an outdoor oven in your back yard can greatly expand your cooking and entertaining capabilities (and result in some of the most delicious pizza, bread and baked goods you’ve ever tasted). Here are three main questions to consider as you plan your own. 1 1 Prefab or site-built? If a traditional Italian brick oven is what you fancy, you’d do well to have a professional mason design and install the unit to ensure it functions properly and looks beautiful. However, if you have even some basic masonry skills, you can construct a cob (or earth) oven, which is a small dome made of clay,…

If there’s one thing Todd Harman, managing owner of Harman’s Log Cabins in West Virginia, wants you to know about the rental cabin destination his family started generations ago, it’s that there’s something for everyone. From fishermen to fitness junkies, couples to corporate retreats. “You can do just about anything, whether you’re looking for adventure or rest and relaxation,” he explains. “Truly, it’s right here at your fingertips.” But no matter what brings you to Harman’s Log Cabins, there’s a good chance you’ll come as a guest and leave as kin. As Todd says, “Some of our customers are guests who become friends who become family. And we sure have a lot of them who are becoming family.” It only makes sense, seeing how family is how the property got…

Perform a quick search on Instagram or Pinterest for “storage ideas” or “organization tips” and you’ll find post after post, pin after pin, of rainbow-hued pantries organized in aesthetically pleasing and perfectly labeled containers or refrigerators bursting with raw produce, all enticingly arranged in just-right bowls, trays and jars. But do any of these systems really work? As tempting as those picture-perfect pantries are, storage systems are subjective and should be based on how you live, particularly in petite homes where every square foot (nay, inch!) counts. Here, we outline some trending solutions to streamline your storage in the three rooms where clutter loves to collect the most. In the Kitchen: APPLIANCE GARAGE Air fryers, Instant Pots, Keurigs, pellet ice machines and more … the list goes on. Modern technology has…

Dreaming big of building small? At Log & Timber Home Living, we get to peek inside homes of all sizes, from grand log lodges to itty bitty cabins, but we often hear a common refrain from owners of the most charming, modestly sized homes: “It’s all I need.” (Like our Reader Spotlight on page 18, interior designer Craig Duncan, who can’t get enough of his 1,200 square foot cabin!) Even with the small-stature parameters we set, you’ll find floor plans in a plentiful variety of shapes and styles. Just take it from these eight designs, all of which clock in under 2,000 square feet. THE CAMBRIDGE Hochstetler Log Homes Hochstetler designed the Cambridge for those looking for a traditional, three-bedroom log home plan in a smaller footprint. Elements like the…

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Perched atop a mountaintop in western North Carolina, Craig Duncan’s cozy cabin is 1,200 square feet of pure charm. Here, he reflects on the very first time the cozy abode caught his eye. Craig: This cabin was my dad’s. He and his wife were thinking about moving to the beach, and they were selling this place before they moved. I had never seen it before. So, I told my dad I was interested in buying it, and I drove up here with a friend. As soon as we pulled around the corner, I had to do a double take to make sure I had the correct address because it was the most charming place you can imagine. My jaw dropped. I looked at my friend and said, “I don’t care, I…

Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator. Often, we design our futures in a way that honors and builds upon our past. This is particularly evident in home design — both decorative and structural — and it’s what drove one couple to re-create the pioneer spirit of the Old West in New Hampshire. Want to see more of this ranch-style charmer? Be sure to get your copy of Log & Timber Favorite Homes 2023, on newsstands January 31. Or, buy one direct at loghome.com/magazine. THE LOW DOWN Owners Cathy and Gary Wells were inspired by homesteads they saw during visits to the Lake Tahoe area. Gary, in particular, felt an affinity not only to the log and timber architecture of the region, but also to its rugged, heavily wooded terrain. He yearned…

When the walls begin to rise, a log home construction project takes on a new dimension. And for Jim and Michele Ducharme, the big day was both emotional and exhilarating, because this is the phase that truly takes log home plans from dream to reality. “I remember as the layers went up, I thought it was so cool! As it progressed and we could see the cutouts for the windows, it reminded me of when our two boys used to build things with their Lincoln Logs,” Michele recalls. “In a traditional stick-built house, you see one wall go up and then another and another and then they tie the walls together,” says Jim. “But in a log home, you see one row of logs go up for the entire house,…

There are a lot of reasons to build a small home. Some of the most popular ones include saving money, reducing maintenance and improving energy efficiency, just to name a few. But can you really achieve all these goals simply by reducing the amount of square footage you live in? To some degree, the answer is yes; but it’s a little more complicated than simply opting for a smaller footprint. Let’s take a look at a few of the myths and common misconceptions about building a small log or timber home. MYTH #1: You can build a small house anywhere you want. No matter the size, all homes have to meet the codes required by local jurisdictions. This not only includes foundation, plumbing, insulation, electrical and sewage requirements, but also,…

Whatever your reason for building small – budget, downsizing, property requirements or just the downright charm of petite plans — smart design can save you from big expenses and hassles. These expert design tips will help you max out your diminutive dream home. Here’s what to consider: 1 START WITH YOUR MOTIVATION “How will this home be used?” asks Brian Sielaff, the CEO and managing partner of Tamarack Grove Engineering. This is one of the first questions buyers should ask themselves. Whether this new home is a quick weekend getaway for two, a future forever home, a haven for hosting big family gatherings or a rental property for passive income on the side, Brian explains that each of these situations requires a different design strategy. For example: “If this new…

The kitchen is the heart of the home – especially when the house is a mere 980 square feet. Clever choices allow the owners of this renovated northwest Wisconsin retreat to use every inch to its smartest. Want to see more of this tiny timber treasure? Order your copy of Cozy Cabins & Cottages at loghome.com/magazine…

Camille and David Crago’s journey from a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, to their forever home in the town of Columbus, Montana, began decades ago during family vacations, while their children were still babies. They loved the Treasure State’s oversized mountains, wide expanses and clean, crisp air. “We always hoped we’d end up there,” Camille reflects. So, when all three of their adult children relocated to Big Sky Country in the early 2000s, they knew it was time to leave their two-story colonial in the Midwest and retire in Montana – especially with nine grandchildren waiting for them. Their desire to live in a log home grew over decades, too. “When David and I decided we were getting married,” Camille recalls, “he built me a toy log home with Lincoln Logs…

At the Lucky Dog Lodge, the Buena Vista, Colorado, home of Theresa and Brett Ulrich, canine companions are indeed quite fortunate; their pit-mix, Knox, spends his days watching the squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, deer and even an occasional moose stroll across the two acres of surrounding mountain countryside. While Knox may be living his best life, both Theresa and Brett are quick to add that they’re “lucky dogs,” too. “Our home is at the base of Mount Harvard in the San Isabel National Forest, and we chose this spot because we love being surrounded by tall pines and colorful aspens. We are outdoors people and love everything our little town has to offer — the hiking, mountain biking, rafting, paddle boarding, skiing and snowshoeing. It’s like being on vacation every single…

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “there’s something in the water,” then you’re on the road to uncovering the mysterious allure of a pair of tiny towns tucked into the foothills of southern Maine’s White Mountains. Gathered around the remarkably beautiful but relatively undiscovered Kezar Lake, the pastoral hamlets barely register above a population of 1,000. Even during the summertime swell, when out-of-state visitors seek to beat the heat and ease into breezy, carefree days, these piney shores retain their quiet beauty and the charm of the land remains strong. In fact, once upon a time, droves of young girls from up and down the East Coast visited a particularly pretty spot along the lake’s shoreline for summer sleepaway camp. Here, they were willing to endure weeks under canvas for…