If you find yourself daydreaming about living in a log home, maybe now’s the time to make your dream a reality. Many people like yourself have long had the desire to live in a log home. In fact over 25,000 log homes are being built every year, making it the fastest growing segment of the custom home building market. Log homes are extremely popular and to learn more about them you can begin by reading about them in a national log home magazine like Country’s Best Log Homes. You can generally find these publications at any bookstore, grocery store, or large retail store. The internet is a great place to find information, but with so many different options available, it can be a little overwhelming, not to mention confusing. There may also be a log home show in your area where you can talk directly with the experts in the log home industry.

If you’ve already decided you want to build a log home but don’t know where to begin, we have outlined 7 basic steps in the process of building a log home.

1. Budget
2. Choosing A Log Home Company
3. Full Or Split Log - Kiln Or Air Dried
4. Developing A Floor Plan
5. Exterior Options
6. Interior Options
7. Choosing A Builder