Read this book cover to cover before you begin building this or any other kind of log home or cabin. You should find important information that should save you thousands of dollars. This book shows you a true and tried method of how I Built my Log Home Mortgage Free by applying financial methods used by myself. If you are like me (not a rich man) then this books is for those who have little money, and can think outside the box. There are some "staged" How-to books on log home construction that shows you prefabricated unnatural logs. This book is not. My book is offering you a way of using natural logs of genuine owner-build log home from scratch--just as our pioneer ancestors in USA and Canada used natural logs to build durable weatherproof and protective dueling. I too build my log home from scratch--simply because I started with little money. I followed the old wisdom "necessity is the mother of invention." I should guide you from the beginning of How-to choose the right kind of land, the correct building site, including logging and trying process, foundation, log-wall building, exterior and interior construction, interior and exterior doors, cabinets and vanities, septic system, plumbing and electrical works, calculation logs and material ahead of time and much more. I should pass on to you my personal experience as a log home builder, and show you how to be financially creative so you can build your log home mortgage free. YES THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I am SAYING. This is an inspirational book for those who want to achieve their personal dream of owing their own log home. This book includes real-life pictures, model and blue print designs, illustrated instructions for any kind of log home or cabin. I wish you the best !!

Instructions for building a log home from scratch or from a kit are presented together with practical information on foundations, insulation, and the pros and cons of log cabins

This book should prove most helpful as a "how to" guide for a man working alone to build a strong, yet simple log cabin made to last. It can be a log cabin that a man can be proud to call his home or for a getaway home away from home on the weekend. I built the 13 by 41 foot cabin shell, including cutting down the trees and peeling off the bark, in three months while camping out in a tent. Cutting down the trees and pilling off the bark took more than half of the time in completing the shell of the cabin. It was hard work, but by using the trees on my property I saved money and it gave me a more satisfying feeling of accomplishment as I lived my dream. After about three months work the cabin was up and we moved from our tents into the cabin, however, the electrical wiring, well and plumbing, septic system, interior walls, chimney, and 8 by 28 foot add-on, which are covered in varying details (less on the wiring and plumbing) in this book, were worked on as I got the time and money. Overall, to complete the cabin, it took about four to five months time. The 757 square foot cabin was completed in about four months by working long hours, six days a week. The long camping experience was an ordeal for my wife, but my son and I enjoyed it. We thank God for His help and guidance through it all. The plans contained in this book are designed to allow a man working alone to build a cabin in a short time that will last a life time. I include an additional chapter about building a pergola type patio cover out of red cedar. 48 pictures are included in this book. Happy trails!

It's a classic American dream: a beautiful log home nestled in the woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor, no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering, self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great. If you're looking to make this dream a reality, let seasoned professionals Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explains how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site selection. They also cover such topics as: Types of wood used for log cabins Energy efficiency Estimating costs Construction concerns Log home maintenance And much more! The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today toward having the home of your dreams! The Complete Guide to Log Homes