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My Dream Log Cabin- Log Cabin Construction Discussion and Stories of How Others Achieved The Log Cabin Dream - Tune In to learn more about how you can live the log cabin lifestyle!
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This podcast is for listeners who dream of living in a log cabin and want information, education, and inspiration to help them achieve the log cabin lifestyle! Sponsored by Caribou Creek Log Homes, a handcrafted log home company that has been in business for over 30 years building custom log homes. Hosted by Lindsay Sutherland. Lindsay had a dream of living in a log cabin in the woods. She uprooted her family and moved to North Idaho only to find her dream job at Caribou Creek a year later. ...
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Exploring Cabin Architecture with Expert Dale Mulfinger
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My Dream Log Cabin Podcast Join host Lindsay Sutherland on the My Dream Log Cabin Podcast as she interviews Dale Mulfinger, an experienced architect from Sala Architects. In this episode, Dale shares his journey into cabin architecture, the characteristics of quintessential cabins, insights into designing cabins for both vacation and permanent livi…
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Unearthing Essential Knowledge About Sustainable Log Cabin Living
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Embark on a journey into off-grid living in this enriching episode of My Dream Log Cabin Podcast with Lindsay Sutherland. Dive into an eye-opening interaction with Rick Phebus – Founder of Off Grid Unlimited - about the essentials of constructing a log cabin in a self-reliant environment. This episode takes you from inspiring anecdotes of Rick’s of…
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An Insider's Take on Geothermal Heat Pumps
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In this latest episode of the Dream Log Cabin Podcast, our host Lindsay Sutherland is joined by special guest and co-owner of Idaho Geothermal, Jason Fuller. Together, they discuss the incredible potential of geothermal energy, focusing in particular on geothermal heat pumps and their role as a highly efficient alternative energy solution. While th…
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the My Dream Log Cabin Podcast. In this episode, host Lindsay Sutherland, sponsored by Caribou Creek Handcrafted Log Homes, delves into the exciting world of energy-efficient log homes. She explores closely how log and timber homes can be 15-20% more energy-efficient than conventional homes! Right off the …
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Welcome to the My Dream Log Cabin Podcast, sponsored by Caribou Creek Handcrafted Log Homes. I am your host, Lindsay Sutherland. In today's episode, we will dwell into one of the most integral aspects of log cabin design – the roof structure. I'll talk about what you should consider when designing your log cabin's roof to enhance its curb appeal. O…
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Contractor Friendly Log Homes
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www.cariboucreek.com The Contractor-Friendly Approach to Building Log Homes: Caribou Creek Handcrafted Log Homes In this episode of the 'My Dream Log Cabin' podcast, host Lindsay discusses the idea of contractor-friendly log homes. She highlights the history of log homes and the challenges contractors typically face in building them. Lindsay then p…
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Beyond Plaid Curtains and CabinTraditions with Donna Peak
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In this latest episode of the My Dream Log Cabin Podcast, Lindsay Sutherland engages in a fun conversation with Donna Peak, Editor of Log & Timber Magazine. They shatter the common misconception that log homes are limited to traditional and old-fashioned aesthetics. Donna introduces the idea of Rustic Chic, introducing listeners to the versatile wo…
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2024 Interior Design Trends for Log Cabin Homes
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https://youtu.be/ytSDvwjcBwc www.cariboucreek.com Episode Sponsored By: www.nortekcopperworks.com Follow along: https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/g46075697/interior-design-trends-2024/ Welcome to another exciting episode of the Caribou Creek Handcrafted Log Homes podcast, where we delve into the world of dream log cabins. Hosted by …
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How to Maintain Your Log Home - It’s Simpler Than You Think
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#logcabinmaintenance Welcome back to another episode of "My Dream Log Cabin Podcast" for all you cabin lovers out there! Whether you already own a log home, are considering building one, or thinking about purchasing a pre-made log cabin, this episode is a must-listen. We delve into the crucial subject that every log cabin enthusiast needs to know a…
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How to Take Your Floor Plan From Drab to Fab!
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🌲 Welcome back, Cabin Lovers! 🏡 Join me, Lindsay Sutherland, on another cozy episode of the Dream Log Cabin Podcast! 🎙️✨ 🎄 Christmas vibes: I've got my festive earrings on for this snowy, dreamy season! ❄️☕️ In today's episode, let's dive into transforming your log cabin floor plans from basic to uniquely yours! 🏠 Here are some exciting tips: 🌟 Loc…
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🌲 Welcome, cabin lovers! 🌲 Get ready for an exciting episode of our dream log cabin podcast! Today, we're diving deep into log cabin restoration with experts Dave Sante from Top Notch Log Works and Jay Schuler, CEO of Nortek Copperworks! 🏡✨ 👀 Ever wondered about the importance of log inspections? Dave and Jay spill the beans on why it's crucial, es…
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Log Home Trends: A Discussion With Donna Peak, Editor of The Log & Timber Magazine
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Join host Lindsay Sutherland as she discusses log home trends with Donna Peak, editor of the Log & Timber Magazine. Each year the magazine polls cabin lovers and today we discuss some of the hottest trends and must know information that you must know. Donna Peak is the Editor-in-Chief of Log and Timber Home Living Magazine and the Editorial Directo…
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Hey there, Cabin lovers! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Dream Log Cabin Podcast. I'm Lindsay Sutherland, your host, and today, we're diving into three absolute must-haves for every cabin enthusiast out there. Now, here's the thing: you don't need a lavish log palace to find happiness in your cabin. Trust me, I've been there. Pictur…
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Behind the Scenes at Caribou Creek Log Home Builder
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Meet Jenna Magee, Client Support Manager at Caribou Creek Log Homes. Jenna shares talks about new projects Caribou is working on, what's happening on the Gram, and how easy it is for you to reach out to Caribou to ask whatever questions you may be wondering. Plus we share some behind-the-scenes insights to the crafters, past clients, and how the te…
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3 Log Cabin Design Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands
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Join us on this insightful podcast episode as we tackle three critical design mistakes that could lead to costly repair or maintenance issues for your cherished log cabin. Our expert guests, Dave Sante from Top Notch Log Works in Colorado and Jay Schuler from Nortek Copper Works, share their wisdom alongside host Lindsay Sutherland. Mistake #1: Ove…
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Financing Your Vacation Home May Be Easier Than You Think
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Have you been dreaming of building your dream vacation home but think that financing is too difficult to come by? Think again... Alex McKinley from the federal savings bank is joining us to show you that financing the land and the construction loan on a second home may be easier than you think. During our conversation, Alex McKinley introduces us t…
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The Artistry of Antler Chandeliers with the Founder of Custom Antler Designs
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In this captivating podcast episode, join us as we dive into the world of Custom Antler Designs with the owner and founder, Nick Jeffries. Discover the remarkable journey of how Nick stumbled upon his passion for crafting unique and mesmerizing antler chandeliers. Nick takes us back to the serendipitous moment when he first encountered a vendor sel…
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Cabin Lovers, we know you are curious about log home maintenance! Listen in as Lindsay interviews two unique log home maintenance companies at the Denver International Log Home Show. Sal with Ocean Pacific Log Home Maintenance travels around the US and Canada refinishing log homes. Connect with him at https://pacificloghomerestoration.com/. Then Ch…
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Live at the International Log Home Show in Denver
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Hey Cabin Lovers! Tune in to hear Lindsay interview some of the vendors at the International Log Home Show in Denver. Download your Log Shoppers Checklist at www.cariboucreek.com. #hottub #rusticdecor #Permachink #loghomemaintenance #SIPpanels #loghomeconstructionCaribou Creek Log Homes
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Behind the Scenes of the International Log Home Show Coming Up in April 2023!
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Download the Log Shopper's Checklist for free at www.cariboucreek.com https://www.internationalloghomeshows.com/ On the show today is guest Heather Gunning, program coordinator of the International Log Home Show in Denver on April 28-30 2023. If you are thinking of building now or in the near future then we offer you an excellent selection of build…
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How to prevent thousands of dollars in log repairs early!
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Maintaining a log home is a responsibility we cannot ignore. It's time to confront it head-on. - Scott Eden, Founder of Nortek Copper Works. Welcome to today's show where we are joined by Scott Eden and Jay Schuler, the masterminds behind Nortek Copper Works. Scott's words resonate with us as log cabin maintenance is an essential topic that needs a…
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Dream Home For Christmas - Caribou Creek Clients Share What The Design and Building Process Was Like on Their Hybrid Home
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On a remote 11 acre parcel in the quiet woods of Montana sits a stunning modern mountain home that features huge arched timber trusses, dovetail log walls, as well as traditional sheet rock. The elegance and grandeur this home portrays is breathtaking. And it was ready for move in just in time for Christmas! Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see…
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Is it harder to get a new construction loan for a log cabin home?
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Joining us on the podcast today is Vice President and mortgage lender Alex McKinley with The Federal Savings Bank. Alex answers all the questions we have about new construction loans for log homes including: - Why is it harder to get financed for a log cabin home? - What does The Federal Savings Bank look at when considering a loan? - How can the p…
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Hey cabin lovers, have you wondered what is the best product to use to finish your log home? Understanding how to choose the right finish for your home is an important part of planning your dream log cabin project. Today's episode discusses which product is best for logs and offers 5 tips to help you avoid creating further problems if you plan to f…
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How To Shop For A Log Cabin Home Builder And Make Sure You’re Getting What You Expect
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Everyone shops for a log home builder in their own way, but did you know that not all log cabin home builders bid on projects the same way, they don’t build with the same construction method, and they don’t all offer the same services? Today's episode offers three key questions to ask a prospective log builder to ensure you are able to compare your…
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”Log Home Builder Near Me” — Why This Search Term May Be Leading You Down The Wrong Path!
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Hey cabin lovers! Welcome to season 2 of My Dream Log Cabin Podcast. Often log kit shoppers type the phrase "Log Home Builder Near Me" while hunting for their log cabin builder. More often than not, when building a forever home, clients are getting limited search results due to location rather than a diverse selection of log suppliers who may be be…
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The Log Selection Process
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At Caribou Creek we do things a little differently than many other companies. One such thing is the log selection process. Rather than simply ordering only the logs we need for a project, we maintain inventory of hundreds of logs that allows us to hand select the precise log for each placement on the home. Todays episode goes into details about wha…
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26: Common Timber Species for Log Home Construction and Their Characteristics
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As you dive into the information pool of handcrafted log homes, I bet you will be blown away at the incredible amount of details, nuances, and subtleties that make up these beautiful live-able art forms. One such intricacy is fiber choice. I mentioned in the previous episode that many log home companies use the fiber choice that is most easy for th…
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Differences in Log Home Construction: Handcrafted vs. Milled Kits
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If you are just getting started researching log homes, you may not realize the differences between milled kits and handcrafted kits. Even people who do know the obvious differences may not understand some of the finer points and even may think that handcrafted kits are automatically more expensive. This is not always the truth. Todays episode break…
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Ep 24: Distinguished Interior Designer, Lynn Fleming, Discusses Log Home Interior Design And How It Differs From Traditional Design
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Award winning designer Lynn Fleming of Xact Interiors out of Coeur d'Alene joins the podcast to discuss key elements to designing a log home floor plan and how it differs from a traditionally framed home. Purchased The Ultimate Log Home Planning Guide for only $19.95* here - https://cariboucreek.com/pre-order-your-ultimate-log-home-planning-guide/ …
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Ep 23: Worried your floor plan isn't truly complete? - Top Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Finalize Your Dream Home Floor Plan
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Worried your floor plan isn't truly complete? Wondering if there are any last minute changes you should make? This episode wraps up our mini series on design by offering thought provoking questions designed to help you evaluate your floor plan to ensure it will fit your lifestyle in the best possible way. Find the Ultimate Log Home Planning Guide H…
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Ep 22: Log Cabin HVAC Strategies - How to Plan for an HVAC System
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Today host Lindsay is joined by founder and owner of Caribou Creek Log Homes, David Byler, as we discuss HVAC systems, heating and cooling options for log cabins and log homes. We cover: - How to design a log cabin floor plan with HVAC systems in mind - Various heating and cooling options - Strategies to hide HVAC ducts and units - Cooling and heat…
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Ep21: How Land Layout Effects Architectural Design
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So often, while dreaming of a log cabin, cabin lovers start planning out their design. Many often sketch out an ideal layout and make changes to it over the years as they ponder their dream home. Sometimes what happens is the perfect land and the perfect floor plan don't match up as dreamily as we hope. That is no problem for Caribou Creek draftsme…
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Ep 20: How To Design A Log Home Floor Plan That Ages With You | Make Your Forever Home Last!
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Recently a Caribou Creek customer listed their dream home for sale because they are ready to downsize as they move into retirement. After pouring their heart and sweat into their dream, they are sad to sell, but plan to build another log home that is easier to manage. This situation is something the owners of Caribou Creek have seen over the years.…
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Ep:19 Guest Episode! Warren Shares His Story of Building A Charming Custom Log Home
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Special guest Warren, shares the story of how he and his wife built their dream log home. He tells us about his experience finding and buying land and deciding on a log contractor. Because of his experience in construction, Warren acted as his own General Contractor so, he shares about this experience with that and some minor hiccups along the way.…
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Ep 18: Four Common Challenges Homeowners Face When Designing Their Dream Home
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This episode is for you if you are ready to dive into designing your dream log home floor plan! We cover four common challenges homeowners face when preparing for design or coming to a design meeting with their own ideas. Some of these are actually funny, and they are ALL useful. You won't want to miss this episode! This episode is sponsored by Car…
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Luxury Dovetail Hybrid Timber Frame Home: A Project Spotlight & How Caribou Creek Solved A Problem that Saved The Customer Money During The Lumber Shortage
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Read the blog to see pictures: https://cariboucreek.com/hybrid-dovetail-timber-frame/ Not long ago, a couple stopped in, curious about what Caribou Creek offers. Their dream was about elegance, being closer to family, and building a forever home in a beautiful place they loved as they transition into retirement. Overlooking a beautiful nearby lake,…
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Often people start out planning to build their dream log cabin, but in the process of shopping for land come across a cozy cabin that is perfect for them. Instead of building they end up buying an already existing log home. Today we want to give you some pointers on things to look for when considering purchasing a log home. Also, a word of caution …
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Ep 15: Comparing Building Vs. Buying - 3 Tips Cabin Lovers Needs To Know Before Deciding Between Building A Log Home or Buying One
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Shopping for an already built home is drastically different from planning to build a custom log home. In this podcast episode host Lindsay discusses 3 tips everyone should know when planning to build a dream home instead of buying. The beauty of shopping for homes is we have the luxury of seeing the home as it is and deciding what we like or what w…
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Guest Episode: Jon & Cathy Share Their Amazing Story Of Finding The Perfect Log Home
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Join us as Jon and Cathy, of Idaho, share their story of meeting in Turkey and traveling back and forth from the states to Turkey while she was teaching abroad. Cathy, having grown up in a military family, had fallen in love with log cabins while living in Alaska. In her early 20's she found a log home company in Eastern Texas and bought a book of …
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Are Log Homes Susceptible to Fire AND Why Are They So Hard To Insure?
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True or False: Log homes are harder to insure because they are susceptible to fire damage? Want to know the truth? Tune in to hear this interview with special guest is Bea Speakman who is an insurance agent with Speakman Agency with Idaho Farm Bureau Insurance. www.FarmBureauSandpoint.com Bea and Lindsay discuss home insurance for log cabins as wel…
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Can Log Homes Meet Energy Code Requirements?
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How many log home dreams have been squelched because cabin lovers were told that log homes aren't energy efficient and can't meet code requirements? I'm betting a lot! Todays podcast is diving into this topic and revealing the truth. Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes to be entered to win a YETI! When you think of how many log homes are built c…
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A Log Home That Doesn't Settle??
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Due to the complexity of modern log homes, construction methods have needed to upgrade. Anymore, log homes that settle are not the most effective way to build. Non-settling log home construction is an engineered system that keeps the logs from moving in relation to the ground. Slip joints, plumbing, settling joints, and more can be wiped out of the…
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Founder of Caribou Creek Tells His Story: His Personal Cabin Renovation & His Start In Log Home Construction
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David Byler, founder of Caribou Creek Log Homes, joins us on the podcast today to tell his story. - How he and his brothers started the company and why - How he renovated an old homestead log cabin and turned it into a home three times the size for his family. - What his next dream home will be. - Briefly touches on Caribou Creeks Construction meth…
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Shocking Truth About Log Cabin Construction Costs Compared to Stick Frame - Even We Couldn't Believe It!
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In this episode Founder and Owner David Byler shares a recent experience he had with a local custom home builder in Coeur d'Alene who had taken a set of our plans and bid it out for a stick frame home just to compare it to our prices. The truth will surprise you! It certainly left us all jaw-dropped! David Byler founded Caribou Creek Log Homes in 1…
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Insider Tips to Efficiently Plan Ahed for Your Dream Home
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Maybe it’s Covid or maybe people are just fed up with the city and ready to head to the country to realize their dream of living in a log cabin. Whatever the reason is, countless people are packing up and moving all over the country. There is evidence of this in real estate trends and contractors schedules. We’ve polled land brokers and realtors ac…
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Insider Secrets To Finding The Right Land For Your Dream Home
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Buying land can be one of the most frustrating parts of building a dream home! We have frequently seen projects get postponed or worse, even dropped altogether because people can't find the land they need to build on. Even more disturbing, we have even seen clients buy land - be excited and ready to start planning and building, just to find out the…
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Ep6: Location, Location, Location! Finding How to Find the Location For Your Dream Log Cabin
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Are you ready to build your log cabin dream, but are struggling to find the right location? Have you been searching endlessly online trying to find a land parcel that meets your vision? Or, maybe you are trying to relocate from one state to another and are struggling to find people to help you! Finding land can be one of the hardest parts of the pr…
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Ep 5: How Much Would My Dream Log Cabin Cost? Find Out If You Can Afford Your Dream Home
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Have you been dreaming of a log cabin but you aren’t sure if you can afford it? Or maybe you have heard that log homes are more expensive than traditional homes and just counted them out as an option for you. Listen to this episode because you will see that log homes are more affordable than you may think! The Ultimate Log Home Planning Guide -->> …
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Episode 4: Christine's Story: A Log Cabin Dream Since Childhood
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Caribou Creek Log Home customer Christine Holbert shares how she dreamt of living in a log home since she was a child. She tells her story of how she found land and the process she went through to find builders despite having no prior knowledge of construction or overseeing the building of a custom home. Check out her website www.losthorsepress.org…
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