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!

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Log and Timber Home Living

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The View from Up Here • A reader proves the sky is the limit with timber frame construction.

All Hands on Deck • Spring is the perfect time to get out and enjoy your outdoor space — just make sure it’s ready for you.

The Bee Police • Discovering your home has carpenter bees is a big buzzkill. We’ll show you what to look for and give some tips to bail you out of trouble.

A Walk in the Park • The roots of rustic design run deep. Travel back in time to the creation of “parkitecture,” and see how log and timber homes continue the legacy of this timeless style.

AMERICAN TIME CAPSULES

PLANS WITH PARK STYLE • The principles of parkitecture — respect for nature, the use of authentic materials and a focus on lasting beauty — are intrinsic to log and timber homes. See how providers are infusing the spirit of the wild into today’s residential designs.

A Winning Look

Safe & Sound • Modern home security methods that make a difference.

SHORE UP SMART-HOME CYBER SECURITY

Lodges with Legacy • These destinations, new and old, take their design cues from their stunning surroundings and in doing so, achieve timeless appeal.

The Long Road Home • Follow along as we chronicle one couple’s journey planning, designing and building their brand-new hybrid home. Introducing: the Rothenbergers.

5 Tips to Help You Build from Afar • YOU’RE PLANNING TO BUILD the log or timber frame home you’ve been longing for, but there’s a problem: Your property isn’t exactly down the street … or even in the state. It’s not uncommon to be hundreds of miles away — sometimes across the continent — so how do you keep tabs on construction when you’re unable to be on location? We have five tactics to put you at ease when you’re building from afar.

Suite Escape • While renovating this enduring handcrafted log home, the owners wanted to take it out of the ’80s and reinstate a true Montana lodge experience. That mandate extended to this comfort-filled bedroom — a rugged-yet-refined place where you can truly escape the rigors of the day.

Together Again • This log home getaway invites a couple living in two different states to come together and reconnect.

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PLAYING THE LONG GAME • A decade in the making, this timber escape was worth the wait for a Georgia couple and their guests.

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