My husband and I have been thinking about building a log home (or possibly brick). Since we are novices, would you already happen to have a list of log home pros and cons, to share some of your wisdom with us? Thanks!
If you go log, get a professional to do the finish work using good quality log home products. Get references before hiring and maybe look at some of there work. I recommend budgeting $1 per square foot of living space / per year for maintenance. Brick is forever, but who wants to live in a Dr. Office?