We built with Southland about five years ago. Solid company, but their kits are more basic; we had to source a lot of finishing materials ourselves. A friend used Meadowlark Log Homes and their package included more, like interior doors and trim. Might be worth comparing what's actually included beyond the logs.

Man, I used to totally ignore those ratings. One cold night like yours and now I check every time.

Wow, I totally used to think digital boards were just better in every way, more neat and organized. But you're so right about the heart part. Pinning stuff online feels like just grabbing things, but cutting and gluing makes you really sit with each piece. There's a connection that happens when your hands are doing the work that a click can't match. What's the best thing you've found in your old books lately?