Log and Timber Home Living

Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!

little did we know • Sometimes “having it all” results in having less.

Log & Timber Home Living

JUST RIGHT DESIGN • When it comes to homes, how much is enough? Or too much? Only you can decide, but if down-sizing is on your mind, keep these 3 steps in your back pocket.

pro tip

good idea!

Who designs cozy cabins and cottages? • Browse cabin plans and cottage designs at cabinlife.com

minimal effort • Tiny living is a big deal for a former city-dweller enjoying life in the North Carolina mountains.

Paul’s Tiny Living Pointers

little lake cabin in the wisconsin woods • A timber-framed family retreat gets a new life.

special spaces

small & MIGHTY • Create a cabin or cottage that satisfies in 1,000 square feet or less.

small & SPECIAL • The Dalai Lama once said, “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” While we recognize that the intention of his remark is to encourage everyone to actively promote change in the world, we also feel the principle can be applied to homes. Sometimes, the smallest of details have the biggest impact. The key is good design.

save space (don’t sacrifice it) • Downsizing your square footage doesn’t have to put the squeeze on your comfort. These simple-but-effective ideas will help you craft a cabin or cottage that feels both spacious and cozy.

LAKESIDE CHARMER • Nestled on the shore of Ontario’s Otty Lake, this cheerful cabin boasts views from every room.

Who doesn’t love the cabin life?

Cabin CALLING • Writer Jana Studelska on the trials and triumphs of fulfilling her dream to take up residence in the woods.

CAST-IRON SKILLET breakfast

ON THE grill grilled fish tacos with lime crema • Fish skin cooked over the grill gets crispy. And once cooked, it doesn’t stick to the grill. If you’d prefer not to try it, skin your selection of fish.

mango smoothie bowls

pear & apple cider

cheese soup with broccoli & cauliflower • The best thing about this slow-cooker soup is that it prepares itself while you enjoy time on the river or relax with a book under a shade tree — plus it feeds a crowd.

DECADENT dessert

What’s Up, Dock? • Step up your shoreline with these smart strategies for dock design.

Grade-A Getaway • Michael Dembinski, owner of Dembinski Realty Company, shares how he transformed an overgrown property in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, into a time capsule of a rental cabin.

Passing Down the Family Cabin • A little financial planning goes a long way toward preserving a lifetime of memories, as well as your investment.

be a small-space ace • Master these space-creating ideas to make the most of a home.

COOK WITH US! • HUNGRY FOR MORE? See what else Cuisine at Home has to offer! go to: cuisineathome.com

Sunnyside Up • A vintage Canadian beach cottage gets a darling (and much needed) update.

SEASIDE SIREN • This modern timber retreat has it all — views of the ocean, plenty of room to reconnect and built-in birdwatching.

CABIN COMFORT • These finds prove that when it comes to cabin decor, there’s no one “right” way to decorate. Embrace a palette of soft blues and traditional patterns for a charming waterfront cottage or commit to country chic with timeless takes on farmhouse favorites. Transport your camp to the Wild West with a few key cowhide accessories or get lost in a forest fairytale with a woodland motif. Whatever...