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Tips For Building A Log Home

Log homes have a long and valued tradition inpicture and say "do the kitchen like that and
the United States and other countries, andthe bathroom like that..." you'll be more
despite our modern age, they've never reallylikely to get the home of your dreams. Don't
gone out of style. In fact, they're morebe afraid to spend months in the planning
popular today than ever. In our busyprocess, considering everything, before
stressful lives, more and more people want aactually  committing  to  a  design.
first home, vacation home, or retirement home
that's off on a piece of land of their own,Before you buy, check references. Look for a
away from the hustle and bustle of the city.log home manufacturer that is a member in an
If this sounds appealing to you, and you'reorganization such as the Log Homes Council.
seriously thinking of taking the plunge andThis means they have a comprehensive
building a log home, let's talk about someconstruction manual and have agreed to hold
tips  that  can  save  you  time  and  money.up  to  certain  log-grading  standards.
First off, buy the land on which you're goingMake sure you've taken care of financing
to build. Do this before you make abefore starting construction (and make sure
commitment to a log home manufacturer orthat financing will cover the cost of the
decide on a particular design. Often the laywhole project--there are too many tales of
of the land will dictate the best way to gopartially finished log homes out there that
about building a home on it. (And goinghave been abandoned because the erstwhile
against the lay of the land will only costbuilders ran out of money). Some home buyers
you  money  and  trouble.)with disposable income will start the process
paying out of pocket and then try to get a
Second, have a realistic idea of how much theconstruction loan when they run out of cash.
total project will cost before you sign upThis is a bad idea, since lenders usually
for a log home package. What they quote yourefuse to loan money on construction that is
for the kit and what the actual costs will bein  progress.
are going to be a lot different. To get a
feel for how much more you'll end up payingMake sure you understand the manufacturer's
once labor and non-kit necessities areterms of purchase and that your financing
included, talk to builders, contractors, andcovers those terms. Especially pay attention
other homeowners who have built a log home.to the time period of the agreement (and what
Don't be afraid to ask the manufacturers howhappens if you exceed the time limit).
much  actual  costs tend to run in your area.Examine  the  refund  and  warranty policies.
Whether you're browsing kits or planning toKeep these tips in mind as you think about
have an architect design your dream home,your future log home. Plan copiously and
keep a scrapbook of pictures and clippings indon't rush. This way you'll be more likely to
the months leading up to your purchase.survive the building process and get the home
Trying to say everything you want in wordsof your dreams.
can be difficult, but if you can point to a



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