The Finnish prefab builder uses locally sourced spruce and pine, touting them for their performance in a range of climates.

There’s one sector of the homebuilding market that seems to be weathering the recent economic storm better than the rest of its industry — kit homes. Kit homes are houses built from packages of ...

Log Cabin Homes takes wood very seriously. Their log grading is green certified, and they make sure to use every part of the log, whether for building materials, landscaping, or other features. They ...

Snow loads, –30 °C nights, and humid summer heatwaves test any cabin. A prefab kit that thrives in those extremes starts with a super-tight shell: thick wall assemblies, continuous insulation, and ...

Building a cabin from a kit is a case of American heritage meeting the American dream. It’s the pioneer experience with power tools. Cabin kits are aimed at the do-it-yourselfer with big aspirations ...

Log Cabin Homes takes wood very seriously. Their log grading is green certified, and they make sure to use every part of the log, whether for building materials, landscaping, or other features. They ...

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 ...

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