Are Log Homes Energy Efficient? : A Sustainable Retreat Log homes have a timeless charm and evoke images of cozy…

Create a Clean, Calm Home Without Creating Problems for the Environment If you have been thinking about decluttering your home,…

How to Get Started – (…more detail) How to get started with Custom Timber Log Homes couldn't be easier! Getting…

In our humble opinion, it’s difficult to find a prettier sight than fall in the Smokies. All the golds, reds,…

Homeowners Associations Good or Bad? If you’re shopping for land for your new log or timber home, it’s likely you’ve…

The Bradshaw home (Southern Comfort Hybrid Home) has been featured in the August edition of Timber Home Living! Grab the…

One of our past homes has been featured in the May issue of Country's Best Cabins!  Grab a copy and…

Shared Dropbox Folder? We wanted to take a quick moment and give a few paragraphs on using one of our…

What Should I Buy When? Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times The holidays are…

Anderson VeriLock Sensors! Custom Timber Log Homes now offer the Andersen and Eagle brands of windows and doors! One of…

As the temperatures outside drop, our energy bills often rise.  This doesn’t have to be the case.  There are some…

Logs and Legacies A Chat with a Custom Timber Homeowner – The Spradling Home Building a log home is an…

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times – What to Buy in November What Should I…

Chilhowee Mountain Retreat – Maryville, TN There’s luxury: finally installing that beautiful fireplace you’ve been wanting in your home for…

What to Buy in October October is upon us, and it has brought fall weather!  Isn’t it nice to feel…

If you’ve decided to downsize your belongings, want to save money and precious resources, or simply like smaller homes, tiny…

Choosing the perfect floor plan for your log home can be time consuming, difficult, and challenging. You want to select…

Building a log home is something lots of people dream about. Log home living is peaceful, filled with nature, and…

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times – What to buy in September Welcome to…

Log homes have been around for a very long time, which is a testimony to their durability. When properly built,…

What to Buy in August Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times August is here. …

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times Happy Independence Day!  July has come in with…

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times Summer is well on its way!  The kids…

How to Choose the Right Size HVAC System for Your Home It’s important to buy the correct size HVAC system…

What To Buy When It’s Springtime!  Warm weather is here to stay for a while, and the kids are anxiously…

When to Buy What – April Spring is here!  The dogwoods are blooming and lawn mowers are out in force. …

Establishing a good relationship with your contractor: You’ve decided you want to forgo purchasing a standard home and instead build…

Warmer weather is finally arriving!  Spring is a beautiful time of year.  The flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and…

Perhaps you’re considering building a log home in or near the Smokies and want to know more about the area. …

"Otto" – The Automator Doing things over and over? Why?!  Don't!  Geez… Renaming files on Mac  The Easy Way One…

Q: Will my log home settle? A: Yes.  This is a question we are asked by many customers.  While the…

So many choices exist, but which log home company is really right for you? Finding a log home company is easy….

ADJUSTABLE STEEL COLUMNS: steel post that supports a beam or timber, typically in the basement of our homes. AIR DRIED:…

We’ve all experienced these people:  the man who won’t take “no” for an answer, the lady who can never remember…

It's that time of year again!  Time to step out on the front porch of your home, sip from your…

The mornings are crisper; a breeze rustles through the trees.  Fall is upon us once again.  As our thoughts turn…

Maintenance is required to protect your investment from the elements.  Every material on Earth will eventually break down.  Even the…

What should you choose for the type of wood for a log home? Well, there are relatively few species of…

Tips on Log Home Financing Here at Custom Timber Log Homes, we have a variety of local and national lenders…

Are Log Homes More Expensive Than Frame Homes? This can be a tricky question, as you often find yourself comparing…

Building log homes in East Tennessee for many years, we are very familiar with building on steep, mountainous lots.  While we…

Which Log Style Should You Choose? The style and finish of the logs you select will largely determine the look…

Choosing a Builder for Your Log Home: Choosing the right log home builder to construct your log home can be…

Many things in the log home industry are specific to each manufacturer or builder.  However, log home profiles (which means the shape of…

Will you have unexpected issues during your build? The short answer is “yes.” Building a log home is a complicated…

It's human nature to compare various things: cats vs. dogs, Coke vs. Pepsi, men vs. women, etc. So, it comes…

We’ve all seen them: small cracks in logs and heavy wood furniture, light poles, and barns. These small cracks occur…

Where should you build your new home? Whether you are planning to build a primary residence near the conveniences of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOpbOdsyJ8 Log Home Step by Step: When building a home, people often ask, "What happens next?"  While there is no…

Reading blueprints can be tricky. There are so many dimensions, lines, and symbols! Even the simplest blueprints can look intimidating…

When you're making plans to build your dream home, one of the first things you will need to consider is…

6×12 Log Wall System Under Construction Building a log home is NOT for everyone!  Even owning a log home isn't…

What are the differences and similarities in roof systems, and why is it important? A few basic types of systems…

Don't throw your money down the drain! Take a look at our 9 Log Home Financing Mistakes 9 Log Home…

We often get questions about using mixed materials on our homes. This has been a staple of the log and…

What Should I Buy When Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times As we stated…

As with any home, building a log home is an expensive endeavor.  You have most likely envisioned your dream home…

Brrr!  Winter has come calling with a vengeance!  While many of us can still look out and see snow on…

What are the differences and similarities in roof systems, and why is it important? A few basic types of systems…

Jim and Mary Haider first approached us with an idea about owning and running a log home Bed and Breakfast in Maryville,…

Does Bleach Really Kill Mold and Mildew? Bleach has been used for years as the “cure” for mold and mildew…

Building homes in the mountains of East Tennessee is rarely boring… With that in mind, one of our current build…

I told you that Sandy was decisive, right? Well, she has always dreamed of an Acadian style cabin with a…

Did I mention that Sandy and I live in New Orleans while we are building our dream home in Sevierville? …

Welcome to the Hill Home Blog!  A Room With A View Thirty-six years ago, my wife told my mother-in-law, ‘That’s…