There is a saying that goes, “You can’t have it all.” It’s a sensible reminder to keep your plans rooted in reality. But if we’re talking about building a log home that you’ll love, we have to respectfully disagree.

We can help you create a building plan that suits your lifestyle and budget today, while ensuring that the home can be expanded later on into your ultimate dream home.

It’s no secret that every phase of the log home journey — buying a lot, selecting, and customizing your plan and completing your build — comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Often, one of the biggest sticking points for homeowners is, well, sticking to a budget. Thankfully, for every challenge, there is an opportunity — and that includes the possibility of keeping more cash in your pocket.

Here are three tips for keeping costs down through every part of your building journey:
 

As we look ahead to 2023, we’re also looking back. We’re excited to announce a milestone we’re proud of: Ward Cedar Log Homes is celebrating 100 years of building quality log homes for satisfied customers. And, in honor of the occasion, we are taking a step back in time. Join us as we journey to the year 1923: Calvin Coolidge is president. The most famous person in America is Babe Ruth. Yankee Stadium opened. The Walt Disney Company was born … and so was Ward Cedar Log Homes. 

Designing a log, hybrid or timber home from the ground up is exciting … thrilling … glamorous, even! And, while it is all of those things, the truth is that there are a few parts of the process that can feel dull or even daunting for those who are new to building. One of those areas is finances.

In order to build that lakeside escape for the family or a mountain getaway for two, you’ve got to first have your finances in order. So before you move beyond dreaming into the first real-life phase of picking out a log cabin kit and designing your home, take our quick financial check-up.
 

Dial up your curb appeal with these exterior design tips.

First impressions matter. You have one chance to start things off on the right foot — and the same goes for your log or timber home. Just as a smile and sincere greeting go a long way toward fostering a positive connection, your home’s exterior design details set the tone for how you and your guests feel about your home from the moment you drive up until you set foot through the door.

From the big design decisions to the subtle details, here are some of our favorite ways to boost the exterior character of your log or timber home.