In the previous entry, we discussed debarking spuds and drawknives. We’re going to continue discussing other ways to prepare your logs for the next step in log cabin building. This time we’re going to ...

February 17, 2005 Fancy a home for constructed from 100% sweat equity? The Log Home Builder's Association of North America offers a two-day class on building log homes from scratch. The next class ...

TRUNK ROAD -- Forget the air compressor. Leave the cordless drill at home. All you really need to build a good quality, ultra-efficient heat-retaining log building is a muscular chain saw, a few hand ...

Kalispell Middle School teacher Kris Schreiner helps, from left, Rowan Wisher, Gavin Baker and Cooper Pelc cut a saddle notch as Schreiner's eighth-grade history students construct a log cabin on ...

In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.

Constructing a log home starts well before the first logs are set. The location of your build affects access, durability, and comfort for years to come. It's important to assess factors like soil ...

Two almost-complete luxury log buildings in North Idaho are sitting in the yard at Edgewood Log Structures, and company owner Brian Schafer has a deal for anyone who will take one or both off his ...