In the previous entry, we discussed debarking spuds and drawknives. We’re going to continue discussing other ways to prepare your logs for the next step in log cabin building. This time we’re going to ...

In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.

Q. I've always dreamed of building a true log cabin. I'm nearing retirement and have purchased a piece of ground to fulfill this dream that has all the trees I need to make this happen. I'm really ...

TRUNK ROAD -- Forget the air compressor. Leave the cordless drill at home. All you really need to build a good quality, ultra-efficient heat-retaining log building is a muscular chain saw, a few hand ...

Preservation Texas is now accepting applications for its new Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program, funded by a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service.