September 30, 2025
Designing the Perfect Ancillary Space with Gastineau Log Homes
When you build a custom log home, the details make all the difference. At Gastineau Log Homes, we don’t just design your primary living space,...
August 20, 2025
The Art and Craft of Designing a Gastineau Home
At Gastineau Log Homes, designing your dream home is about more than selecting floor plans and finishes — it’s about creating a space that reflects your...
August 12, 2025
Why Oak Is STILL the Smartest Choice for Your Log Home
When it comes to building a log home in Missouri, you have options—pine, cedar, cypress, and oak. Each has its strengths, but if your priority...
January 10, 2020
How Long do Log Cabins Last?
Whether the term “log cabin” or “log home” is used, the concept is the same—a beautiful rustic-looking structure built of sturdy and durable wood. A…
January 2, 2020
How to Choose the Best Insurance for Your Log Home
Two questions probably come to mind for prospective owners of log homes: one, “Can I get insurance (that I can afford?”); and two, “Should I…
December 30, 2019
9 Strategies for Building Log Homes in the Snow Country
Log homes and snowy winter weather go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. However, building your dream log home in snow country requires solid planning,…
December 9, 2019
10 Great Locations for Building Your Log Home
You’ve been thinking about building the log home of your dreams and now you have two vital decisions to make. First, what professional builder will…
November 20, 2019
Winterizing Your Log Home is Essential
It’s that time of year. Clouds are on the horizon and a chill in the air indicates that winter is just around the corner. Don’t…
September 15, 2019
Advantages of Log Homes vs Conventionally Framed Homes
The natural surroundings and rustic ambiance of a log home allow homeowners to easily connect with mother nature. The natural setting provides rich rewards not…
June 30, 2019
Log Cabin 2 Go Versus Park Model Homes and Tiny Homes
What is most important in life to you as you consider simplifying your lifestyle? Many people have heard a lot about the “tiny home” movement…
April 30, 2019
A Single Story: The Benefits of Living in a Ranch Style Home
The ranch style log homes built today are not the 1200 to 1500 square foot homes of the 1950s. Far from being boring, today you…
