Wow, it's hard to believe it's been 35 years since Kathy and I started the business together. It's humbling to think all we've built and accomplished over the years, especially since we started with nothing but passion and big dreams.  We wanted to help people make their dream home a reality . . . Read More

We strongly recommend that you get a mortgage loan commitment before you approach a bank for a construction loan.  Since the mortgage loan is the longest and most expensive of the two loans, it's important to concentrate more on comparing mortgage plans than "short term" construction loans. 

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Financing a home you plan to have built on your land is different from financing a pre-existing home.  With a pre-existing home, the banker determines the value of the home through an appraisal and then agrees to lend a percentage of the value to you as a mortgage.  The . . . Read More

Except for a fortunate few, building a dream home usually involves both a construction loan and mortgage loan.  Financial consideration can greatly influence the size and style of a new home, so it's best to talk with your banker or financial advisor early in the planning process. 

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One major decision you'll be making during the log or timber home process is the type of wood you'll be using for the exterior and interior of your home.  Your decision will be based not only on your preference, but also on your location and budget.  Some people decide . . . Read More

Fifty to seventy percent of the energy used in the average American home is for heating and cooling.  The impact a house makes in the environment is massive and the reason that Wisconsin Log Homes decided from the start to build the industry's most energy-efficient custom wood homes with . . . Read More

Choosing a floor plan that's right for your family can often be overwhelming once you decide to build a new home.  But with careful planning and help from an experienced custom design team, your new home will be functional and comfortable for years to come.  

Here are a few . . . Read More

SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR LOG OR TIMBER FRAME HOME

Most everyone has an image of the setting they want for their dream log or timber frame home.  Before you start searching, it's important to consider the impact that site selection can have on your budget and home . . . Read More

I've recently noticed companies promoting Complimentary Design Consultations ‘for a limited time only' so clients can learn about the custom design process and consult with a designer before making a commitment to build. To be honest, this surprises me that it's only being offered for a short time period.

From the beginning, Kathy and I wanted to give clients more than just high quality homes.  We wanted to provide superior services that would also complement their lifestyle.  Over the years, we've implemented complete Design & Build Services including Architectural Planning & Design, Turn-Key Construction, Full-Service Interior Design & . . . Read More

As anyone who's built a custom home knows, the design and decorating process can sometimes be overwhelming considering all the different choices you are faced with.  Our goal has always been to make our clients' lives as easy and stress-free as possible during the design and build process, and . . . Read More

My work as a builder combines craftsmanship, quality, and art, and I refused to settle for less.  I pioneered our Thermal-Log^TM Building System in the 1970's knowing that log homes could be both beautiful and smart, and homeowners shouldn't have to settle with the many flaws that come along . . . Read More

Building our first log home over 39 years ago, Kathy and I learned first-hand that the quality of your experience is just as important as the quality of your home.

In fact, we founded Wisconsin Log Homes in 1976 with an idea to offer a complete package and complete . . . Read More

Staying within your determined budget throughout the entire home building process is not only important to you and your banker, but it's also a priority for the team at Wisconsin Log Homes. 

Having a team of experienced professionals you can trust to guide you from beginning to end is . . . Read More

Since Wisconsin Log Homes' focus has always been on energy-efficiency, it's very important to us that each of our homes are heated and cooled in the most efficient, economical way possible.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, geothermal systems are "the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space . . . Read More

As we look back at 2008, Kathy, myself, and our team would like to thank all of our wonderful current and soon-to-be homeowners. The opportunity to work with so many exceptional people has always been the most rewarding part of owning and working at Wisconsin Log Homes.  It's not . . . Read More

We periodically hear concerns from people about the trees we use and how we harvest our logs in harmony with nature.  I'd like to share a few personal reasons why this subject is very dear to me and Dave.  I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and . . . Read More

The search for a qualified contractor should begin as soon as you have a building site and preliminary drawings, even if you don't plan to break ground for several months.  It may take time to find a contractor who suits your requirements, and once you find the right one, . . . Read More

If someone says they can give you an accurate cost per square foot estimate during your first meeting, I suggest you move forward with caution. Numerous factors affect the cost of a custom home, and without getting thorough information regarding your visions first, it's nearly impossible to give an . . . Read More

Today more than ever, it's extremely important to choose a company who has a history of stability, success and a solid financial standing. 

Do your research before making a choice.  Has this company been in business for a long period of time?  Do they have a strong financial standing?  . . . Read More

While you're researching custom log and timber home companies, you may see a few of them advertising discounts on their homes.  This is something you'll never see at Wisconsin Log Homes for the following reasons:

1. Our home prices have always been "discounted."  Our home buyers have found when . . . Read More

After visiting their parent's home land in the late 1970's, a couple wanted us to build them a European stone style cottage.  Knowing that they wanted to incorporate log, the couple eagerly took advantage of Wisconsin Log Homes Thermal-Log^TM Building System since solid log home providers would not have . . . Read More

Wisconsin Log Homes actually started with designing and building solid log homes in 1976.  Because Kathy and I lived in a solid log home ourselves, we discovered over time the complications and disappointments that come along with the solid log system.  That's why we founded the Thermal-Log^TM Building System, . . . Read More

 Is this a good time to build?

With all the negative news coverage on the economic conditions I'm asked daily "Is this a good time to build?"  Being in the construction industry for well over 45 years, and understanding that building a home is such an important investment, it's . . . Read More

January 4, 2008

Welcome to our new website! Kathy and I, along with the team at Wisconsin Log Homes, hope you like what you see and enjoy learning more about designing and building your dream home.

Kathy and I started Wisconsin Log Homes when I was much, much younger, and we've . . . Read More