Keep your eye on the prize
Learn the common log home myths and why they are myths
Calculate how much house you can afford
Know when and how to compromise
Anticipate the unexpected
Buy your land before you buy your house
Make sure you can build on your land
Assemble your dream team early
Design for yourself and your lifestyle
Choose a company that offers the look you love
Understand how your log producer provides for log settling
Know what's in your package and what isn't
Understand what a log home costs
Visit several actual log homes by your producer and builder
Hire the best builder, not the cheapest
Determine your level of involvement
Landscape for beauty and wildlife
Have realistic expectations
