Today's log cabins are generally more energy efficient that concrete or brick buildings from 50 years ago.

It is interesting to note that currently, there are over 500,000 log homes in the U.S. This count accounts for 7% of the whole custom home building market in the U.S.

If you're looking for a truly unique log cabin, then building your own can be a great experience but remember it can also be challenging and physically demanding.

Initially, log cabins were built by travelers to stay en route. They were not meant to be permanent dwellings.

Scandinavian countries, Germany, as well as Russia, were at the forefront of log cabin construction in the olden days.

Garden sheds are, of course, the most popular garden buildings.

Log cabins come in different shapes and sizes depending on the needs and desires of the owner and the space available.

The Homestead Act of 1862 influenced the design of America's log cabins. The Act gave "homesteaders" rights to open land, but required that they cultivate it and build homes at least ten by twelve feet in size, with at least one glass window.

When Europeans take on a build your own log cabin project, they will often use it as a summer house for use in the garden. However, many log cabins are now being built and used as home extensions more and more as a cheap alternative to traditionally constructed extensions.

Using traditional methods to build your own log cabin can take a lot longer than using a log cabin kit fabricated by a third party, but always remember that the level of satisfaction gained when you build your own log cabin will be a major compensation.