| If you are bored with the concrete houses and city | | | | method of building log homes. Be your own |
| air, try going for the rustic charm offered by log | | | | contractor and reduce costs by 10-20%. |
| homes. Unlike city houses I guarantee you that it will | | | | Here are some tips on do-it-yourself log homes. |
| not be dull or boring. It is not very difficult to build a | | | | - Check out the internet for log home plans. They |
| log home. Here is the information on cheap log home | | | | generally have neatly drawn plans. Find a floor plan |
| kits. | | | | close to what you are looking for and make changes. |
| Unlike what you think you need not search the | | | | Log home manufactures will advice you on your |
| neighborhood for wood and other construction | | | | custom designs, state their price and also tell you on |
| materials. There are umpteen number of log home | | | | where to save. |
| plans on the internet each competing with the other | | | | - Next limit the foundation to four corners like |
| in price and style. Check out the sites cool house | | | | rectangle or square. Additional corners cost more. |
| plans company, Cedar log homes, over 100 log home | | | | - There are many books available on building log |
| plans on internet for more information. | | | | houses yourself. Check it out. This will give you many |
| You have the option of buying a log cabin home and | | | | ideas. |
| putting in any place you like, in the woods etc. The | | | | - Go for carpets as floor covering rather than |
| cost of log home will depend upon the site area, | | | | hardwood floor. Though the hardwood floor gives a |
| foundation type, labor cost, interior items etc. The | | | | natural look it is more expensive. |
| kits will generally not include plumbing, electrical | | | | - Go for efficient wood stove instead of fireplace. |
| fixtures, wiring, insulation etc. Check out the site and | | | | - Get custom fixed glass manufactured locally. They |
| come up with the style, dimension of cabin, number | | | | will definitely be cheaper. |
| of floors etc. Remember though cost of log homes | | | | - Go for man-made stones rather than natural stones. |
| may turn out to be more expensive than your home. | | | | They work out cheaper and looks are similar to |
| Also loans are charged at a higher interest rate. This | | | | stones. |
| may probably be due to the fact that resale value of | | | | - Shop early and get the required appliances, |
| a log home may not be much. | | | | windows, floor tiles etc. |
| Check out the company thoroughly from whom you | | | | - Be your own constructor as they will save you lot |
| are buying, read the reviews about the company. | | | | of money. There are plenty of self-help books on |
| You can also ask their previous clients on their | | | | this issue. Create a cost estimation work sheet and |
| experience. | | | | break down all the expenses before starting your |
| As custom log homes are costlier you can try for | | | | work. |
| handcrafted log homes. There is yet another cheaper | | | | |