Jim Barna Log and Timber Homes in New York. We serve NY, NJ, MA,PA, CT,

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	Log home article. It goes without saying that the appeal of log homes is the wood. Logs are beautiful, strong and durable. They’re also renewable. For these reasons alone, many people regard logs as the quintessential building material. There’s more to log homes than the logs, however. What makes log homes truly special is the way the logs are shaped, fitted and assembled. Traditional log-building skills and contemporary engineering combine to make log homes the delight that they have become. Now wonder they are in such demand. As you travel the path toward owning your own log home, you will encounter many new terms and concepts. That’s because log homes are different from conventional homes. Take advantage of these differences to find a log home that works for you. Start by choosing a look. Of all the choices that you will make, this is the one that should concern you the most. Once your home is bought and built, and you’re living it in, the look will be the only thing that matters. So think long term and concentrate on what kind of log home will satisfy you the most for the next five, 10, possibly 30 or more years. Although few log homes look alike, there are some general characteristics that appeal to their owners. Try to identify what these features are when you look at log homes, and save pictures of homes that have them. Finding Ideas Log-home magazines abound with pictures showing the many different styles of log homes, as well as how to decorate them. Clip ideas that appeal to you, even if they belong to a log home that doesn’t — even if it isn’t a log home at all. When you’re designing your kitchen, for example, a variety of kitchen design and decor books on the market will expose you to many ingenious space solutions. You’ll benefit from being able to spot features that will work best for you, even if they are minute details with a broader setting. Pick and choose ideas. Don’t be distracted by the size of pictured homes. Magazines usually show large ones because they’re easier to get a camera inside and more interesting to photograph. If you’re planning a smaller place, look for cozy groupings within larger settings. Notice colors and furnishings that work well with wood. Almost any feature you like on a bigger home can be scaled down. Looking through log-home magazines, you’ll notice lots of advertisements for companies that sell log homes. Most of these ads offer brochures, catalogs, plans books or videos, priced anywhere from $5 to $25. This sales literature can help you build your arsenal of ideas by showing a variety of home styles and sizes. Before you find yourself drowning in mail and spending all the money you were saving for your stacked-stone fireplace on planning guides, however, narrow your choices to a few companies whose homes you like the look of.
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