Articles About Log Cabin Homes and Log Cabin KitsThe ABCs of Log Home Floor PlansHow to develop a plan that will create the log home of your dreams - and of your budget.The Case Against Log Cabin KitsGiven the risks inherent in building even a small cabin, it is only fair to warn you that some builders have real issues with log cabin kits. Here are some of the alternatives to buying a log cabin kit.Log Home Builders: How to Find a Good BuilderEven if you buy a log cabin kit, you will still need someone to assemble it for you. That's where log home builders come in. Given that you are entrusting a kit that you just paid $20,000 to $120,000 for to your builder, it definitely makes sense to put in the effort to find a good one. Here is how to "do your homework" to find that builder.Log Home Cost: How Much Your Log Cabin Will CostHow much is a log home really going to cost? It depends on what you want, but here's a detailed breakout for log homes from 800 to 3,000 square feet. And remember - most construction projects come in over budget.How To Pick Quality Log Home FurnitureRustic furniture is a great look, and buying the right piece can mean decades, even generations of use. To tell if you've got a winner, look for these twelve things.Modular Log CabinsThese models are a great way to save money, and know exactly what you'll get after construction is done. Generally the modular sizes commonly used are 4", 8", 12", 16" and 48". Once the construction is completed, the modules are transported to the site where they are mounted onto the foundation.6 Phases of Building a Log HomeThese phases of building a log home are extremely simplified, but they'll give you a snapshot view of what it takes to get a log home built.Log Home FinancingDespite the mortgage melt-down, qualified log home buyers can have no problems getting their mortgage. In fact, if you've got the right stuff, now is an excellent time to ask for log home construction loan money.How Much Space Do You Need For Your New Log Home?Planning for size is a key to success. Keep in mind that a log cabin is generally considered to be less than 1,000 square feet, while log homes are anything over 1,000 square feet.How To Build A Log Cabin
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One way to tell a good log cabin kit from a bad one:Check the purchase agreement/contract that comes with the log cabin kit.If the company has a clause in the contract that states any problems with the kit have to be handled only through mediation, and only through a mediation firm of thier choosing, then move on. At its simplest, this means you would have no recourse to sue them if something goes wrong with the kit. What's worse, the company playing "referee" in the dispute would be on the log cabin kit's payroll. |