A few years ago, Karl and Melinda decided to rebuild their second home in North Wales, as the existing 1920s chalet on the plot was cold, very run...
North Wales Holiday Home Self Build
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Lyn Morton
Fascinating Finnish Forest Facts and Figures
Amazing things happen in the forests of Finland! The country is home to an ever-growing, carefully stewarded and sustainable forestry sector. From...
Five ideas to improve your home working environment
Now that many more of us are working from home more or less permanently, we’re starting to rethink how our houses might work better for us. If...
Minimalist living
Lots of people just like you are tired of conspicuous consumption and consumerism, and are looking to minimalist living as a simpler way of...
WINNERS AT THE BUILDIT AWARDS
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been awarded 'Best Self Build Under £300K’ at the 2024 Build It Awards! The award...
A Potted History of Wooden and Log Houses in the UK
Some time ago, we met an elderly gentleman at a show, who wasn’t in the market for a log home, but was curious about them. He had lived in a wooden...
Modern Log Cabin Life
Why a modern log cabin? When you say the words ‘log cabin’, people generally imagine something rustic, tucked away in the woods, probably off grid...
How Long Does a Log Cabin Last?
We're often asked how long does a log cabin last, so to answer the question, we're going to take a little trip back through history. There are many,...
finding that perfect plot (and what to do when you find it!)
First Steps to Finding That Perfect Plot Decide on the area where you're planning on finding that perfect plot, and research it. It may sound...
Going Off Grid
Thinking of building an eco-friendly self build house that’s completely off grid? Well, here’s some help to identify the things you need to think...
Low Carbon Housing – The Future?
Low carbon housing is rapidly becoming the in-thing in construction, and was part of the conversation at the recent NSBRC Building Systems Workshop....
A different approach to self build
At Scandinavian Homes, we look at building houses in a different way. We’re not a mass market housebuilder, throwing up dozens of homes on a site...
Log Mobile Home in Cornwall
After years of living in a cramped old static caravan at the water’s edge, on his plot in the South West, Mr Richardson started to plan to replace...
Southern Scotland Self Build Log Holiday Home
Jim and Rosie were looking to build a log holiday home with a difference – it needed to have a contemporary yet cosy and welcoming appearance, and...
North Wales Holiday Lodge Turnkey Build
We were approached by Rachael and Sonia, two sisters who wanted to build a holiday home they and their families could share to replace a dilapidated...
How can I get planning permission for my dream log home?
All new homes need to obtain planning permission, whether speculatively built by developers or commissioned by self-builders. Much misinformation...
Can I Live In A Log Cabin All Year Round?
We’ve probably all seen pictures of a sturdy log cabin in a wood or perched on a snowy mountainside, and thought “Wow, that’s fantastic!” Judging by...
Log Homes – Benefits and Drawbacks
Advantages and Disadvantages of Log Houses This is intended to answer the questions many of you ask about log homes, but which most companies shy...
What is a Log House?
It might sound like an odd question. After all it’s obvious isn’t it? Most folks’ idea of a log house is what you’d normally call a log cabin, like...
Behind the Scenes with David Gittins
Q&A with our Managing Director and co-founder How/when does your day start? If I’m on site this week managing a turnkey building project, then...
The A-Z of Self Build
A brief A-Z of some of the terms you’ll need to be aware of when you start on your self build journey. A is for Architect As in – do I need one?...
Why Is Timber So Expensive Now?
Why is timber so expensive now?
What is a laminated log?
What is a laminated log and why is it important?
Building your dream home with a log house kit
You could be forgiven for thinking that we might be a little biased when it comes to log house kits, but we really do think this is the best way to...
How long will it take Scandinavian Homes to build my house?
Whenever the Scandinavian Homes team watch self build projects on TV or read about them in magazines, we’re always surprised at how long the build...
Natural Carbon Capture in Your Log Home
There’s been a bit of an eco-buzz since COP26 took place in Glasgow, and the publishing of the government’s Net Zero Strategy emphasising ‘Build...
Help to Build Loan Scheme
Financing your self-build has always been one of the challenging things about building your own home. Now there’s a new option that will make...
The Bacon Review of Custom and Self Build – Our contribution to the review
Some of our readers may be aware that MP Richard Bacon, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Self-Build, Custom and Community Housebuilding and Place-Making
Shoffice or Flat Pack Garden Room? – You Decide
If you take a stroll around the lifestyle sites on the Internet at the moment, you’ll likely find most of them talking about something called a ‘Shoffice’.
Office and Therapy – Why Lighting Makes Such a Difference in your new Garden Building
Lighting – the very thing we all use to extend the day after daylight ends, but rarely give thought to when planning a home project. Done well, the...
Future Proof Your Self Build
So, you’re finally going to build your dream home, and you want to make sure it’s also your forever home. There’s nothing worse than the idea of...
Planning a Garden Room
Everyone has their own reasons for planning a garden room. Are you thinking of creating a new living space in your garden? Somewhere to work in...