Log Homes Made Easy: 2nd Editin

This is the book you need if you're planning a log home -- I am. Gets right to what you need to be thinking about. Great checkoff lists. Starts right from site selection and property purchase and walks you through choosing a home, paying for it and maintaining it.

Just what it says in his description of why he wrote the book. It is NOT for the owner/builder, however it will make you think. After reading this book any subcontractor or supplier will have to earn his money. I now know what to look for in my future dealings with log home businesses. His contributions to Log Home Living Magazine are invaluable to owners and future owners and dreamers.

I went to a log home seminar this year in portland, oregon, where jim cooper was the speaker. I have built my own home once before, so alot of the basic stuff that he went over was just that to me, basic. but he really knows what he is talking about and knows how to break it down so that it is easily understood. i bought his book, along with others, while i was at the seminar.i was also fortunate enough to have lunch with him that day and pick his brain a bit. i have read the book, and must say that it has greatly helped me in my quest to build my log home, (which is getting near!). when my home is complete i will proudly display my autographed, wore out copy of this book in my home..

Jim Cooper is a plain-spoken man who has been both a log home builder and dealer. He lives in a log home that he built. Right off the bat, he knows of which he speaks. Some people have a dream to build their own log home. Whether you plan to do all, some or none of the actual work, Jim Cooper offers step by step guidance along the way. His realistic approach gives helpful time tables, sample contracts and punch lists for the various and sundry steps in building that dream home. Of the many, many log home guides, this is my most favorite because it is both useful and realistic. You might as well learn about change orders, cost over-runs and subcontractors before taking the plunge!

Jim Cooper's book is excellent. Anyone who is considering a log home should read this. I've talked to people who have read it 2 or 3 times as they got closer to actually building. I found it particularly valuable because it takes what seems like a daunting task and breaks it down into managable parts, explaining what must be done each step along the way. If you're considering a log home, the next step is to read this book.