Annual Buyer's Guide - Country's Best Log Homes Annual 2007

Country's Best Log Homes Annual 2007

Item No. #CB1106

Contents

A THEORY OF EVOLUTION: What started as a downsizing project grew into a stunning cedar estate in Illinois.
PECOS PARADISE: The Pecos River Canyon becomes a home for a New Mexico couple.
NEVER GIVE UP: A South Carolina couple triumphs over adversity in building a dream log home.
RUSTIC ELEGANCE: A Wyoming home blends history with modern amenities.
ON A WHIM: Sometimes a design on the fl y works to perfection, as this Massachusetts couple found.

Special Planning Section
ARRANGE YOUR FINANCING: Finding a lending partner is the first step to your dream log home.
ACQUIRE YOUR LAND: The internet, newspaper, word of mouth, and just looking around are you best resources for fi nding the ideal property.
RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS: Before getting started, use the old Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared.
CHOOSE YOUR LOG PRODUCER: Settle on a style and familiarize yourself with the candidates before you make your pick.
CREATE YOUR DESIGN: Space planning is all about merging the practical with the inspirational.
SELECT YOUR BUILDER: Finding a qualifi ed general contractor to build your home requires dedication.
PREPARE YOUR SITE: Before the foundation goes up and the logs are delivered, there are six factors to address.
FIND YOUR FINISHES: Now the fun really begins: Choosing your fl oors, walls, windows, fi replace, fl ooring, and more.
MAINTAIN YOUR HOME: Cleaning, sealing, and treating your logs will give you years of maintenance-free beauty.
LANDSCAPE YOUR PROPERTY: Well-planned landscaping brings out nature's best and adds value to your home.