It's a classic American dream: A beautiful log home nestled in the woods, standing proudly on a mountaintop, poised on a hillside, or serenely overlooking a sparkling lake or stream. With walls that beautifully blend the art of nature with the hand of human labor, no other kind of dwelling so poetically expresses the pioneering, self-sufficient spirit that made this nation great.

If you're looking to make your dream a reality…

Let seasoned professionals Clyde Cremer and Jeffrey Cremer help you navigate the often puzzling maze of buying and building a log home. With this indispensable guide, Clyde and Jeffrey advise you on every aspect of the process, from idea stage to completed project, and explain how to choose the right style of home to fit your budget and site selection. They cover the following topics: Types of wood used for log cabins, energy efficiency, estimating costs, construction concerns, and log home maintenance.

The Complete Guide to Log Homes gives you all the information you need to make an informed, educated decision on buying or building a log home. Take the first step today.

“If you are like me and like to do research before you start a project and you are thinking about building a log home, this is a great book to increase your knowledge on the subject! Very good info about all the considerations going into planning a log home. Definitely a good purchase!”

— M.B.

TOPICS INCLUDE

A brief history of log homes; plethora of tree species used in log homes; energy efficiency; estimated costs; timber: logging and preparation; windows and doors; fastening and sealing methods; factors in insulation and shrinkage; planning to build; building to last; caring for your log home; 20 highlights of a well-built log home; evaluating and buying an existing log home; buying an existing log home checklist; threats to log homes, etc. PLUS 50 ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS!

REVIEWS

“As the editor of the Log Cabin Directory, I often receive books from authors seeking a review and most offer good advice about this topic. Few of the books I own, or have reviewed are as comprehensive as this book by the father and son team, Clyde and Jeff Cremer. Their title, ‘The Complete Guide to Log Homes,’ says it all... This is an all-inclusive guide for anyone thinking about building or buying a log home.”

— T.H.

“This book is a great technical reference, especially for the weathering and “chinking” that is part of routine maintenance of a log home. Thanks to the author for such an informative approach. ”

— Dan

Also by Clyde Cremer

The Life & Times of a World War I Soldier:

THE JULIUS HOLTHAUS STORY

Updated edition only available at barnesandnoble.com

PURCHASE

3rd Edition

Julius Holthaus, a humble American farm boy, sailed to France to help fill the depleted ranks of the Allies during America's largest battle of World War I and one of the bloodiest battles in military history, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He had no idea what he was getting into. The fight would involve more than a million American doughboys, span 47 days, and result in the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers.

Countless books focus on great military leaders, famous war heroes, and remarkable battle tactics, but one must look at war on a smaller scale to truly understand its toll. That understanding comes through examining the life and diary of Holthaus. The author explores these in great detail, supplementing the diary's information with the insights he gleaned through thirteen years of research. This history follows a single soldier from rural Iowa and Idaho, through his enlistment, training, and final trauma in the dark, shell-pocked Argonne Forest.

Filled with facts and historical anecdotes, this could be the story of many members of the American Expeditionary Forces sent overseas during World War I. Their names are not listed in the history books, but they all answered their country's call and should be remembered for their acts of heroism and bravery.