Log cabins have roots in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, dating as far back as 3,500 B.C., followed by European settlers constructing these primitive homes in America starting in the 17th century.

Renovating an old, heritage log cabin, DIY style (and inexpensively), isn’t really something I had on my bucket list. Nor did I ever think I’d ever even live in one. But in 2008 when I decided to pack ...

Following years of minimalism and all-white decor, modern rustic styles are gaining popularity to create home designs that ...

Lakewood, Washington. The family room of this 1915 five-bedroom home is an incorporated 19th-century log cabin. The house also features a wainscoted dining room; a solarium; a living room with ...

Designing a practical and usable log cabin isn’t easy. The planning stage of a log cabin build is the single most important stage. Spend enough time on this stage and your build will be successful.

The idea of living in a cozy log cabin may sound alluring, especially as the temperature drops and the sky turns gray. Here's ...

Jerry and Judy Williamson felt a conventional home would look out of place on the wooded lot they own at Mount Gretna, Pa., near Manheim in Lancaster County. That’s why, after five years of research, ...

There’s just something about log cabins that makes people want to pack all their earthly possessions and set up camp in one of these charming homes, usually close to nature—and away from the chaos of ...