| Log houses are constructed of logs which have not | | | | usually more rustic than full-blown log houses |
| been milled into lumber. This economical and ecological | | | | designed for family living, which can be quite luxurious |
| style of building originated in northern Europe and | | | | and well-appointed. Log cabins are made by stacking |
| Russia centuries ago, and was a popular building style | | | | hand-dressed logs and notching the ends so that |
| in frontier America. In the 1920's log houses made of | | | | walls interlock at the corners. Log houses can be |
| milled logs (which were cut and shaped uniformly) | | | | either handcrafted or milled. Handcrafted logs are |
| began to be marketed, and the current vogue for | | | | usually stripped of bark but otherwise appear in their |
| natural, earth-aware living has made log home plans a | | | | natural state. Milled log houses are made of logs |
| very popular choice today. Log houses have an | | | | which have been processed to be uniform in |
| earthy, natural feel to them, and are often designed | | | | appearance and size, to facilitate the process of |
| to fit into the environment by taking advantage of | | | | construction and to create a less rustic appearance. |
| scenic vistas, sunsets, and existing topographic site | | | | Nowadays most log houses are milled rather than |
| features such as slopes, large trees, and boulders. | | | | handcrafted since these have much lower labor |
| The term "log cabin" refers to a small, often | | | | costs, and are available in a wider variety of styles |
| one-room, structure which is suitable for a summer | | | | and options than handcrafted houses. |
| camp or hunting lodge. Log cabin house plans are | | | | |