More than five years ago, when I first joined the team here at Log & Timber Home Living, part of the agreement was that I’d relocate to our Boulder, Colorado, office. Years into the job, I’d learn that my team had actually felt a little guilty asking

You can grow a lot of food in a single 4-by-8-foot raised bed. This planting plan that shows the parade of vegetables planted from midspring to late summer with the harvest for most lasting until frost. The carrots, lettuce and parsley are cool-weath

Aged hardwood timbers are the backbone of the home’s design. “The structural timbers are 12-by-12, which have the capability of carrying our tremendous snow loads,” says builder Steve Pike. The combination of traditional framing with closed-cell uret

1. This 24-by-28-foot, three-season outdoor sanctuary with a living room, full kitchen and swim-up bar was designed so everyone could interact at once, whether they were lounging by the fire, making a pizza in the dual-fuel oven or taking a dip in th

When homeowners run down their dream-home wish lists, big, beautiful windows almost always hover near the top. For log and timber homes, which often are built in the most scenic locales imaginable, it only makes sense. If you can enjoy your property’

In my vegetable garden, succession planting is the secret to a nonstop harvest. It allows me to maximize productivity in my raised beds and harvest year-round, even though I live in a cold climate. In addition to the extended harvest that I enjoy, th

Perched on a hillside in Pine, Arizona, interior designer and real estate agent James Judge’s “Ridge Trail Ranch” is a 1,864-square-foot study in the power of potential. Here’s how he took his cozy cabin from practically condemned to completely charm

At OakBridge Timber Framing in Loudonville, Ohio, business is a family affair. Three generations of owner Johnny Miller’s family currently contribute to the operations, and the fourth, Johnny reports, simply can’t wait to be old enough to join. Like

Granny flat. Casita. She shed. Carriage house. In-law suite. There are as many names for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as there are uses, from work-from-home offices to backyard yoga studios to a place to host overnight guests and big events alike.

PLANT ONE CROP AFTER ANOTHER. This is the most common technique for succession planting, and it’s also very easy to do. As one crop matures and is harvested, it’s followed by another planting. Depending on your growing season and the types of vegetab

Comfort is king — that was the unspoken rule that drove Will Hinkston and Diane Parrish as they were building their lakeside home as a retreat to share with family and friends. “We wanted it to be the kind of place where if you spill a drink, so what

WHEN YOU OWN A LOG OR TIMBER HOME (or dream of owning one), it’s often because of the one-of-a-kind wood features. Their rustic charm is unique, but just like any home, they require maintenance. That being said, a simple routine can keep your home in

Successful off-grid living is all about two things: boosting energy-awareness and reducing consumption. “When you are building off-grid, energy efficiency becomes the most critical consideration,” affirms architect Kyle Barber. Of course maintaining

Inside and out, materials have played a big role in defining Adirondack style and continue to do so today. It’s all about doubling down on that connection to nature: the Great Camps were comfortable, and even luxurious, but in total harmony with the

YOU’D THINK THAT LOG AND TIMBER HOUSES would be immune to outdated design trends. After all, their singular, distinctive beauty has been around for centuries and will continue to endure for centuries more. But even timeless wood homes can fall into t

Filled with everything you need to know about designing, building and finishing your dream home, Log & Timber Home Living is a must-have for any wood home enthusiast. Every issue is packed with photo inspiration and expert advice for creating a log o

“Work hard, play hard” is a way-of-life motto adopted by Bill and Mikki Lukens. For years these high school sweethearts, now celebrating 45 years of marriage, excelled at their professions — Bill as an equestrian veterinarian and Mikki as nursing cli

For Amanda Swartley and her family, a log home may not have been the original plan, but when she found one bursting with character and a certain sense of kismet, they simply couldn’t pass it up. Here’s her story. Amanda: When I found this home online

By now, there’s a good chance you’ve probably heard the buzz about smart-home technology. If you don’t have a device yourself, it’s likely you know someone who does. The Swedish consulting and analysis firm Berg Insights, which specializes in the “In

Nestled into Montana’s Big Sky country 9,255 feet above sea level, this 5,200-square-foot home is surrounded by 270-degree views of the nearby Beartooth Mountains. Located a mere hour from Yellowstone’s border, such a rugged locale calls for rustic d

Putting effort into a garden can yield tremendous benefits for your soil and plants — that’s obvious. But don’t underestimate what it’s doing for you, too. Research suggests that while all physical activity has health advantages, there’s something un

Many cabin owners head to the woods with the goal to unplug — quite literally. But for Carl and Marly Grosso, a New-York husband-and-wife team, smart-home innovation was central to their cabin renovation. Purchased as a respite from New York City lif

In the world of residential architecture, there’s nothing as “of the moment” than adding natural, rustic elements, both structural and decorative, to a home’s design. Wood beams; reclaimed doors and flooring; antique furniture turned built-in cabinet

Travel back with us to the period between 1875 to 1930. In this short, 55-year span, America experienced the Gilded Age. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb. Airplanes took to the sky. And what would bec

See more of this rustic charmer on page 56! Photo by Brittany Dolloff, North Roots Photo Co. ■

Wanting to “bring the outside in” is a common sentiment among log homeowners, but for Steve and Sharon Petruzello it was more than a bullet point on their wish list. It was the driving force throughout the building process of their New Hampshire vaca