This comprehensive photojournal documents the construction of a 3-story custom log home in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Maryville and Townsend, Tennessee – and a stone's throw from Cades Cove.

Learn what goes into the building of a custom log home and how to do it right; and also what to look for in terms of major house systems and their pros and cons in log construction. Hopefully you will come away with an abundance of ideas for your own dream house! Find tips, resources, and construction essays for the savvy home builder.