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How to do Regular Log Check Ups and How to Spot Potential Problems from 2023-11-28T15:10:54

🌲 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 Work...

Log Home Trends: A Discussion With Donna Peak, Editor of The Log&Timber Magazine from 2023-11-03T14:33:21

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...

You don’t need an extravagant log home, BUT... from 2023-10-11T11:53:28

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 ev...

Behind the Scenes at Caribou Creek Log Home Builder from 2023-09-01T18:46:30

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 reac...

3 Log Cabin Design Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands from 2023-08-09T12:38:20

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, Dav...

Financing Your Vacation Home May Be Easier Than You Think from 2023-07-03T17:01:01

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...

The Artistry of Antler Chandeliers with the Founder of Custom Antler Designs from 2023-05-23T09:25:46

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 up...

Talking About Log Home Maintenance @ The International Log Home Show in Denver Colorado from 2023-05-08T16:30

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...

Live at the International Log Home Show in Denver from 2023-04-30T16:29:45

Hey Cabin Lovers! Tune in to hear Lindsay interview some of the vendors at the International Log Home Show in Denver. 

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How to prevent thousands of dollars in log repairs early! from 2023-03-09T14:35:44

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...

Dream Home For Christmas - Caribou Creek Clients Share What The Design and Building Process Was Like on Their Hybrid Home from 2022-12-01T13:45:16

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...

Is it harder to get a new construction loan for a log cabin home? from 2022-09-29T19:21:01

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 hom...

Should I Paint or Stain My Log Home? And 5 Tips To Avoid Problems When Finishing Your Cabin from 2022-09-09T16:36:26

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 drea...

How To Shop For A Log Cabin Home Builder And Make Sure You’re Getting What You Expect from 2022-08-20T13:13:13

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, an...

”Log Home Builder Near Me” — Why This Search Term May Be Leading You Down The Wrong Path! from 2022-08-02T12:30

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 ...

The Log Selection Process from 2021-11-02T13:28:54

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 mai...

26: Common Timber Species for Log Home Construction and Their Characteristics from 2021-10-17T06:02

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 a...

Differences in Log Home Construction: Handcrafted vs. Milled Kits from 2021-10-03T12:09:05

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 under...

Ep 24: Distinguished Interior Designer, Lynn Fleming, Discusses Log Home Interior Design And How It Differs From Traditional Design from 2021-08-06T15:05:35

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 fr...

Ep 23: Worried your floor plan isn't truly complete? - Top Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Finalize Your Dream Home Floor Plan from 2021-07-31T13:20:59

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 provokin...

Ep 22: Log Cabin HVAC Strategies - How to Plan for an HVAC System from 2021-07-21T14:17:08

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:...

Ep21: How Land Layout Effects Architectural Design from 2021-07-08T14:28:45

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...

Ep 20: How To Design A Log Home Floor Plan That Ages With You | Make Your Forever Home Last! from 2021-06-30T08:33:16

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 ar...

Ep:19 Guest Episode! Warren Shares His Story of Building A Charming Custom Log Home from 2021-06-22T15:21:22

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 hi...

Ep 18: Four Common Challenges Homeowners Face When Designing Their Dream Home from 2021-06-16T16:59:19

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 me...

Luxury Dovetail Hybrid Timber Frame Home: A Project Spotlight&How Caribou Creek Solved A Problem that Saved The Customer Money During The Lumber Shortage from 2021-06-09T12:51:37

Read the blog to see pictures: https://cariboucreek.com/hybrid-dovetail-timber-frame/

Not long ago, a couple ...

How To Buy A Log Home With Confidence - Insider Tips To Help You Avoid Costly Oversights from 2021-06-01T09:02:36

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 ...

Ep 15: Comparing Building Vs. Buying - 3 Tips Cabin Lovers Needs To Know Before Deciding Between Building A Log Home or Buying One from 2021-05-24T11:58:49

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 ...

Guest Episode: Jon&Cathy Share Their Amazing Story Of Finding The Perfect Log Home from 2021-04-26T16:50:07

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 milit...

Are Log Homes Susceptible to Fire AND Why Are They So Hard To Insure? from 2021-03-17T08:57:19

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...

Can Log Homes Meet Energy Code Requirements? from 2021-03-05T10:58:28

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 d...

A Log Home That Doesn't Settle?? from 2021-02-23T14:14:45

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...

Founder of Caribou Creek Tells His Story: His Personal Cabin Renovation&His Start In Log Home Construction from 2021-01-15T12:33:05

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 ho...

Shocking Truth About Log Cabin Construction Costs Compared to Stick Frame - Even We Couldn't Believe It! from 2021-01-07T14:45:06

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 fram...

Insider Tips to Efficiently Plan Ahed for Your Dream Home from 2020-12-29T09:22:47

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 pack...

Insider Secrets To Finding The Right Land For Your Dream Home from 2020-12-10T16:34:05

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...

Ep6: Location, Location, Location! Finding How to Find the Location For Your Dream Log Cabin from 2020-11-05T17:52:04

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?

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Ep6: Location, Location, Location! Finding How to Find the Location For Your Dream Log Cabin from 2020-11-05T16:52:04

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?

O...

Ep 5: How Much Would My Dream Log Cabin Cost? Find Out If You Can Afford Your Dream Home from 2020-10-29T11:02:31

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 o...

Episode 4: Christine's Story: A Log Cabin Dream Since Childhood from 2020-10-20T15:32:12

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 ...

Episode 3: How To Turn The Log Cabin Dream Into Reality from 2020-10-20T15:17:26

Tune In To Hear The steps I took to turn my vision into a reality. I could have let countless things de-rail my plans for my log cabin dream, but I held fast to my vision with these useful tips!...

Episode 2: Why Many Dreams Are Lost from 2020-10-20T13:33:11

As a new office manager at Caribou Creek, I would often take phone calls from people inquiring about a log home. So many of them sounded like they had been doing an immense amount of research an...

Episode 1: A Log Cabin Dream Come True from 2020-10-20T13:15:26

Have you wondered not just when you will attain your log cabin dream, but IF it will ever happen? Or, do you have a family and a life in the city and you have no idea how you could ever leave th...