Other Pioneer Log Homes Articles

Below you’ll find a list of recent and helpful articles about Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia and the homes we build. If you have any questions, call or contact us via email.

$28m Log Cabin ´To Last 400 Years´ Biggest Log Home In The World
A BRITISH COLUMBIA company is building a 9,360-square-meter log cabin for Jim Moore, an Oklahoma businessman. It will be almost twice the size of this house that was the biggest log home in North America when it was completed last year. Read Full Article

Log-On Brochure
Download our Log-On Brochure and see all that is new at Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia, including our promise to exceed every expectation. Read Full Article

What is American Patriotism
If you are looking for a way to define American Patriotism, you can look a little to the north - to a small town in Montana. Read Full Article

The Lost Art
Pioneer Log Homes of British Colombia Ltd., a handcrafted log home building operation in Williams Lake, British Columbia, was established by Bryan Reid Sr., in 1973. Read Full Article

Faith and Family
The Worsley’s wish for every visitor to their family Lodge is that they go away with a feeling inspiration to lave their own legacy for their family. Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes Adds Value to Family, Community and Wood Fibre
Who could ever guess which tiny saplings will grow into the tallest and straightest of trees? How could anyone forecast which set of trees will end up being built into a huge log home? Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes on the road to bigger and better buildings
Bryan Reid established Pioneer Log Homes in 1973. He and his brother and general manager Andre Chevigny, who came on board in 1987, have guided Pioneer through rapid expansion over the years. Read Full Article

Biggest Home Built Here
The lakecity has earned the honour of being the 'birthplace' of a log home that will be the largest ever constructed in the world. Read Full Article

Building Big
The age-old adage of "being in the right place at the right time" certainly holds true for a Williams Lake log homebuilding company. The right place was a home show in Denver, Colorado, and the right time was the spring of 1999. Read Full Article

Iraq war vets seeks comfort in the Cariboo
San Antonio, Texas is pretty far from the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Iraq is even farther. Over the past couple of weeks the region has been host to injured soldiers from the States. Read Full Article

House And A Half
Pioneer Logs Homes, located near Williams Lake, has been busy since December 1998 building a home to be shipped to Moberly Lake, just north of Chetwynd. The structure is a private residence of 52,000 sq. ft. No, that isn't a typo. Read Full Article

International Recognition for Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia
Andre Chevigny credits his co-workers as one reason Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia received the manufacturer Award at the 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards from Williams Lake and the District Chamber of Commerce. Read Full Article

Log Builders Use Local Suppliers, Contractors
Andre's and Bryan's brotherly relationship is only part of the family connections enjoyed by Pioneer Log Homes. Brother Keith Reid, cabinet builder and owner of MasterCraft Windows and Doors, provides quality doors and windows for Pioneer Log Homes. Read Full Article

Log House Fit For A Crowd
The world's largest log home is nearing completion in north BRITISH COLUMBIA The 56,000- square-foot home hugs the Shore of Moberly Lake, located off Highway 29 between Chetwynd and Hudson's Hope. Read Full Article

New band shell rededicated to Ringwood
The new Botanio Park stage roof was rededicated Thursday night just before Performances in the Park. Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes´ Mission of Peace
While many Canadians, and especially British Columbians, are questioning the degree solidarity between Canada and the United States in light of the continuing softwood lumber woes between our two countries, one man from the Cariboo is on a mission of peace. Read Full Article

Pioneering Work - Adding Value to Wood in the Cariboo
Early settlers to the Cariboo struggled to build homes from the materials surrounding them, using horse and manpower to hew shelter from the wilderness. Read Full Article

American’s Log Mansion Takes Shape in BRITISH COLUMBIA
A Williams Lake company taking part in the Trade Canada West trade mission to the United States has signed a contract for what is for what is likely the worlds largest log home... Read Full Article

Pioneer Inks Contract in LA
André Chevigny, general manager of Pioneer Log Homes in Williams Lake, joined his business partner and company owner, Bryan Reid in Los Angeles last week for the Canada West Trade Mission…Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes of British Columbia
Motorists travelling British Columbia's highway 97 get a spectacular view on the approach to Williams Lake. Massive stacks of logs, large cranes and builders form a fascinating panorama. Read Full Article

West Coast Red Cedar Goes South
The living room of what is likely to be the worlds largest log home is getting a special addition from the West Coast in the form of a four-meter wide red cedar -- including the roots. Read Full Article

Wow, That’s Big
No one has ever seen a tree this big. It spans six-feet, four-inches at the bottom, three feet, five inches on the top and is 65 feet long -- a splendid Western Red Cedar from BRITISH COLUMBIA 's costal forest. Read Full Article

Locals support injured American personnel
Operation Comfort is bringing some very special tourists into the Cariboo-Chilcotin and Coastal areas. This group has been serving injured military personnel at Brooke Army Medical Centre in San Antonio, Texas since 2004. Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes is regional ambassador
Bryan Reid Sr. is one of the three brothers behind Pioneer Log Homes, and their land development company of similar name. He's a busy hard-working man, but last week was a purely recreational, fun time to meet and greet some new buddies. Read Full Article

Canada Log Homes
Taking good care of your newly built log home is essential, in doing this you are taking good care of your investment. Many products can help you with the preservation of your home and some of them come from Canada. Read Full Article

Cedar Homes
Many people would agree that cedar is one of the best types of wood material used to make houses and furniture. Cedar has always been a popular choice amongst architects even during ancient times. Read Full Article

Custom Log Homes
Choosing your very own custom log homes can be a very enriching experience. Not only do you get to make all the decision regarding your log home but you also get to choose which types of logs you want t use. Read Full Article

Custom-Built Homes
In saving your money and retaining your health, it is always a good idea to always plan. It is impossible to be working non-stop and still expect to have perfect health, which is not how the human body works. You need to have scheduled vacations far away with your family or friends in order to relax your mind and body. Read Full Article

Hand Crafted Log Homes
Among the houses built today, Hand crafted log homes are the best. A number of reasons make them the best. People always seem to think that having a very big mansion or a small palace means having the best house. Read Full Article [link to pdf: PLH_article_handcraftedloghomes.pdf]

Log Home Builders
When you're looking for log home builders you can start by asking friends and family if they know anyone how has built a log home. If they do, you can then find out what their experience was like. Read Full Article

Log Home Plans
First, consider the home your currently live in. Make a list of the pros and cons of every aspect of your home. Are the bedrooms too small? Do you love the detail work in the bathroom? Read Full Article

Log Home
Many people think that a log home should only be built in a rural setting. While most log homes are in rural settings, more people are choosing to build them in the city as well. Read Full Article

Log House
One of the most common myths is that you can only build a log house in a certain type of climate. This simply isn't the case. Read Full Article

Log Kits
Nothing says elegance and luxury like custom log houses. When you approach a person's home, and you're met by the brilliance of wood, you know you're entering into a home of taste and refinement. Read Full Article

Pioneer Log Homes
When you want the most beautiful craftsmanship, turn to Pioneer Log Homes of BRITISH COLUMBIA to sculpt your unique log houses. Read Full Article

Post And Beam
For dramatic custom homes and wood post and beam work, there's nowhere else to turn but Pioneer Log Homes of BRITISH COLUMBIA . They have the dependability and selection that you crave. Watch as they build you a home that's extraordinary beyond words. Read Full Article