Planning - 1867 Confederation Log and Timber Frame

Going Off the Grid with your log cabin

Looking for ways to decrease your skyrocketing energy bills? See what happened when one Confederation log home owner pulled the plug seven years ago … and get his suggestions for how to start saving energy (and money!) today. When Derek Zoldy believes in something, he goes all in. So it was no surprise when the […]

Our Commitment to Sustainable Log Homes

BONUS! Being a Green Leader is our commitment to you When it comes to eco-friendly materials and building practices, Confederation can’t be beat. When the “go green” trend became red hot a few years back, we didn’t have to jump on the bandwagon. That’s because we have been leading the way in green home building […]

The Secrets Behind a Successful Log Home

Designing and building a custom log home is your dream. But, the truth is, building a dream home can turn into a nightmare if you don’t choose your log home company carefully. Unfortunately, we’ve heard enough of those “gone south” stories from folks who have turned to us for help after a disappointing (or even […]

Log Home Pricing: the key to happy outcomes, is a realistic budget

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is “how much does a log home cost?”

Log Home Maintenance: Expectations vs. Reality

If you’ve been in the log home market for a while, you’re likely no stranger to some less-than-flattering opinions surrounding log home maintenance: “Maintaining a log home is time consuming and expensive.” “Log homes may look good at first, but that won’t last long.” “Log homes are prone to pests.” So let’s dig in with […]

Logs vs. Timber Frame: Take the Quiz

Pop quiz time! If you’re ready to take the plunge into creating the perfect log or timber frame home, but not sure which one is right for you, our log and timber home questionnaire below can get you started in the right direction. Don’t worry, you don’t need a cheat sheet for this one, but […]

After 40 Years, Here’s What Still Matters When You’re Building A Log Home

Back in 1979, the world was dancing to Michael Jackson’s first solo album, the Sony Walkman was the height of tech, and the average income was $17,500. Over the years, things have clearly changed for the better but thankfully some things have stayed the same, much to the delight of our clients. Also that year, […]

How to plan the perfect log home for retirement

For so many of our great clients, their log or timber frame home is the realization of a long-held dream. And often it’s retirement that provides the reason or the ability to finally design the home of their dreams and the home that will launch a whole new, glorious phase of life. (And FYI, sometimes […]

What’s small today? The great size debate.

What do people consider “small” today? The answer may surprise you. Find out how can you live large in a home that’s a perfect size for you.

Building on a Budget: Six Money-Saving Secrets of Log and Timber Home Design

One of the most frequent questions we get asked is “how much does a log home cost?”

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