Mountain State Log Homes

10/24/2026

🪵 Not All Logs Are Created Equal!

When you’re investing in a log home, the type and quality of wood used matters. That’s why, at Mountain State Log Homes, we prefer Hemlock!

While white pine is widely used throughout the log home industry, we’ve found that Hemlock offers some important advantages, including strength, durability, natural resistance to insects and weather, and less checking.

But choosing quality wood doesn’t stop with selecting the right species. We’re particular about the timber we purchase, too. In fact, we’re willing to source our Hemlock from outside West Virginia when necessary to get the quality we expect for our customers.

And when you combine quality Hemlock with our precision milling and unique Dovetail Interlocking Corner System, you’ve got the foundation for a log home built with generations in mind.

We don’t choose what’s easiest or most convenient. We choose the materials we’re proud to put our name on.

🏡 Building a log home is a big investment. Let us help you understand the differences in log species, profiles, and construction methods before you make your decision.

📞 304-884-6646

10/23/2026

🪵🚛 A New Log Home Project is Headed to Morgantown, WV!

The first load of 6x8 Hemlock logs is loaded and on its way to Morgantown for the new Henry Home!

This home is a customized version of our popular Cedar Creek model, designed to fit the homeowners’ specific needs and preferences.

At Mountain State Log Homes, Hemlock is one of our specialties! We love working with this beautiful, durable wood, and we’re proud to offer it as an option for our customers.

And while we have a great selection of floor plans to choose from, you’re never limited to what’s in our catalog. Our experienced design team works directly with customers to modify existing plans or create completely custom designs that fit their lifestyle, property, and log home dream.

We’re excited to see the Henry Home get underway and look forward to sharing the progress!

🏡 Have a floor plan you love but want to make a few changes? Let’s talk! We’d be happy to help you design a log home that’s uniquely yours.

📞 304-884-6646

10/23/2026

🏡 Featured Home: The Pocatalico

If your dream home includes wide open spaces, fresh mountain air, and room to gather — the Pocatalico delivers in every way. 🌄

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
📐 3,574 Sq Ft
📏 52′ x 124′ footprint
🌿 Over 1,900 Sq Ft of outdoor living space

Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or sipping coffee on the porch, this home is built for connection — with thoughtful details that make life easier, like:

✨ A breezeway office (or gym… or guest suite)
✨ A huge walk-in pantry for serious kitchen storage
✨ Multiple porches for every kind of weather

The Pocatalico is luxury log home living.
📞 Call 304-884-6646 or visit us in Jane Lew, WV to start designing yours.

📲 Take a closer look: mountainstateloghomes.com/floor-plans/pocatalico

10/22/2026

🪵 We’re honored to be featured in Sashco’s Manufacturer Partner Spotlight!

We’ve worked closely with Sashco for many years, and we’re proud of the relationship we’ve built with a company that shares our commitment to quality products, craftsmanship, and long-term log home care.

Since 1978, Mountain State Log Homes has helped customers turn their log home dreams into reality. But our commitment doesn’t end when the materials leave our mill. We believe helping homeowners protect and maintain their investment is just as important as building it right in the first place.

A big THANK YOU to Sashco for recognizing our family-owned West Virginia business and sharing a little of our story!

We appreciate the partnership, the years of support, and the opportunity to work with people who care as much about preserving log homes as we do.

👇 Check out Sashco’s featured article and learn more about our history!

Nearly 50 years. 1,400+ homes. Still doing it right. 🤟🏻

Meet Mountain State Log Homes, our featured manufacturer partner. This family-owned West Virginia company has spent nearly five decades building more than log homes. From their signature dovetail corners to the materials they choose, the details matter.

In fact, when it came time to refinish their own model home, they chose Sashco Transformation in Gold Tone Light. Hello, testimonial!🫡

We’re proud to partner with a crew that knows doing it right starts at building but doesn’t end there. Give Mountain State Log Homes some love and check out the entire featured article linked in the comments. 🤎

10/20/2026

Yes, log homes can integrate modern tech seamlessly! Including smart thermostats, security systems, and more can be accomplished without losing that cozy cabin vibe.

It's a perfect blend of past and future.

We'd love to help you integrate modern technology into your log home build. Let’s start planning.

https://mountainstateloghomes.com/floor-plans/bungalow/

10/17/2026

🌄 Happiness is a Log Cabin with a View! 🌄

Imagine waking up to breathtaking vistas every morning, surrounded by the warmth of natural log construction. Our Summit Log Home is designed for those who dream of simple, scenic living. With its cozy layout and classic charm, the Summit brings the beauty of the outdoors inside. Whether it's a sunrise over the mountains or a quiet, starry night, the Summit is where comfort meets nature.

Ready to make this dream your reality? Learn more about the Summit floor plan here!
👉 Summit Log Home https://mountainstateloghomes.com/floor-plans/summit/

10/17/2026

🏡 Have You Ever Moved a Picture on Your Wood or Log Wall and Found a Lighter Spot Behind It?

That’s called the picture frame effect, and it’s a common problem in log homes and homes with wood wall coverings that haven’t been properly finished!

Over time, UV sunlight and oxidation can change the color of interior wood. The exposed wood sometimes becomes darker or more yellow, while the area protected behind your favorite family photo stays closer to its original color.

Unfortunately, washing the wall or adding another coat of clear finish usually won’t correct the discoloration. In many cases, restoring the original appearance requires sanding and refinishing the affected wall.

The good news? You can help prevent it from happening in the first place!

Sashco’s Colorfast Pre-Stain Base Coat is designed to help prevent wood from yellowing and darkening over time. Follow it with Sashco’s Symphony Interior Clear Coat for a beautiful finish that’s easier to clean and maintain.

Winter is a great time to tackle those interior wood projects!

📍 Stop by Mountain State Log Homes in Jane Lew, WV, or give us a call 304-884-6641 and let us help you choose the right products for your log home’s interior.

🌐 We also have these products available to purchase on our website - link in comments

10/16/2026

🏡🪵 Making Progress—Mud and All—in Bruceton Mills, WV!

We’ve got some great updates from the Shelly Cabin! The roof is on, windows are installed, and the interior stud walls are up. It’s exciting to see the rooms laid out and the inside of this beautiful log home coming together!

Now, if we could just get Mother Nature to cooperate! 🌧️ All this rain has turned the area around the cabin into one muddy mess, but Danny Harless, the finishing contractor, isn’t letting a little mud slow him down!

A big thanks to Danny and his crew for making the best of some less-than-ideal working conditions and keeping the project moving forward.

We’re looking forward to sharing more as the interior work progresses!

10/16/2026

🪵🚛 One Final Load Headed to Philippi!

The last load of materials for our Philippi log home addition is loaded up and ready to hit the road!

We’ve enjoyed sharing the progress of this project, from the first delivery of logs to watching the addition reach the second story. Now, with the final materials heading to the job site, we’re another step closer to completing this beautiful addition.

A big thanks to our mill crew and delivery team for keeping the materials moving!

Stay tuned for more updates as Don Kennedy and the Kingdom Builders crew continue their work!