Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Log & Timber Frame Homes
Honest Abe Log Homes was founded in 1979 by Doug Smith, whose passion for woodworking and engineering excellence laid the foundation for our company's enduring legacy. We specialize in crafting custom log and timber frame homes that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, using kiln-dried logs and proprietary construction techniques. Our nationwide network of dealers and direct sales teams guides clients through every step of the home-building process, from initial design to final construction.With over four decades of experience, we remain committed to quality, offering an Honest Value Guarantee that ensures competitive pricing without compromising on materials or workmanship. Our family-owned business continues to prioritize customer satisfaction, educational resources, and sustainable practices that reflect our deep-rooted connection to log home living.
Services
Log Home Construction
Timber Frame Homes
Custom Floor Plans
Log Home Kits
Financing Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1979 with four decades of log home expertise
- Nationwide dealer network for personalized local support
- Kiln-dried logs reduce cracking for superior structural integrity
- Honest Value Guarantee ensures competitive pricing on all packages
- Comprehensive educational resources for informed decision-making
What people say
Top notch quality
Family oriented business
Services
Log Home Construction
We build fully customized log homes using time-tested techniques and premium kiln-dried logs. Our construction process combines traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering standards to create durable, energy-efficient homes. Clients receive personalized support from design through final construction, ensuring their vision becomes reality.
Timber Frame Homes
Our timber frame homes feature handcrafted joinery and open-concept designs that highlight natural wood aesthetics. Using sustainably sourced materials, we create structures that blend structural integrity with artistic appeal. Clients benefit from our expertise in combining traditional methods with contemporary building codes.
Custom Floor Plans
We offer complete customization of floor plans, from small cabins to luxury estates. Our design team works closely with clients to modify existing plans or create entirely new layouts. Every design incorporates functional living spaces while maintaining the unique character of log and timber construction.
Log Home Kits
Our comprehensive log home kits include precision-milled materials and detailed construction plans. Kits are fully customizable with options for doors, windows, and roof systems. We provide nationwide shipping and technical support to ensure successful project completion for builders of all experience levels.
Financing Assistance
We offer specialized financing options tailored to log home construction projects. Our team connects clients with lenders familiar with our building methods and pricing structure. The Honest Value Guarantee ensures competitive rates while maintaining quality standards throughout the financing process.
People
Doug Smith
Founder
An engineer by training, Doug founded Honest Abe in 1979 after developing a proprietary log construction system. His innovation in kiln-dried logs revolutionized the industry, establishing standards that continue to define our quality benchmarks today.
Janie Smith
Co-Founder
Janie has provided financial oversight since Honest Abe's inception. As co-founder, she maintains the company's original values while ensuring operational excellence. Her leadership continues to shape our commitment to customer satisfaction and family-oriented business practices.
Shane Smith
COO
As Chief Operating Officer, Shane oversees daily operations while maintaining the family legacy. With decades of experience in log home construction, he ensures our processes meet modern standards without compromising traditional craftsmanship values.
April Smith Patterson
Joint Operating Officer
April co-leads operations with a focus on customer experience and product innovation. Her leadership maintains the balance between Honest Abe's heritage and evolving market demands, ensuring continued industry leadership in log home design.
Josh Beasley
President
President Josh Beasley drives strategic growth while upholding quality standards. With extensive industry experience, he leads product development initiatives and maintains relationships with our nationwide dealer network to expand access to Honest Abe homes.
Questions
What types of homes do you build?
We specialize in custom log homes, timber frame homes, and hybrid designs with fully customizable floor plans.
Can I modify existing floor plans?
Yes, all our standard floor plans can be customized to meet your specific needs and preferences.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we provide financing assistance and an Honest Value Guarantee to ensure competitive pricing.
Are your homes available nationwide?
We have a nationwide dealer network and ship log home kits across the United States.
What makes your log homes unique?
Our proprietary tongue-and-groove system and kiln-dried logs ensure superior energy efficiency and durability.
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Reviews (7)
Cathryn McNeely
Aug 21, 2021
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Our dream of building a log cabin has been a long time coming. We researched several companies over the years and are thankful we found Honest Abe. We were impressed by the company history, the knowledgeable staff and the positive reviews. We worked with the sales staff Greg and Melissa Watson and the design team to get exactly what we wanted. Our kit was delivered when we were promised. A site visit was made prior to the delivery to ensure everything would go smoothly.
We were kept informed every step of the way. Although not our everyday home, it is our staycation home on our property so we don't have to leave our farm. It is finally a dream come true for us. Thank you Honest Abe and staff.
We were kept informed every step of the way. Although not our everyday home, it is our staycation home on our property so we don't have to leave our farm. It is finally a dream come true for us. Thank you Honest Abe and staff.
Kathleen Miller
Aug 09, 2021
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We've looked into many log home companies, wound up purchasing our log home kit and dry in construction through Honest Abe Log Homes. The agent we dealt with was honest, attentive and helped to make our process easier. The construction crew, J. Posey was great. The product they sold allowed us to build our dream home, that because it is made of high quality materials will be here for generations in our family. I'd recommend them highly.
Connie Rainey
Jul 29, 2021
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We used Honest Abe to build our dream log home. This was the first house we had ever built and we had a lot of questions. Fortunately, Ethan was able to answer all of our questions. He was a wealth of knowledge. He listened to what we wanted and was able to transform our ideas into a beautiful log home. Ethan walked us through the entire process from ideas to building materials to the actual building of the house.
The building materials arrived on time to the site and in an organized manner. The entire process went smoothly. I highly recommend Ethan and the crew at Honest Abe. He is dependable, organized, and someone who I can still call if I have a question. Thank you Ethan for helping us build our dream log home.
The building materials arrived on time to the site and in an organized manner. The entire process went smoothly. I highly recommend Ethan and the crew at Honest Abe. He is dependable, organized, and someone who I can still call if I have a question. Thank you Ethan for helping us build our dream log home.
Amy Musgrave
Jul 25, 2021
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Everyone at Honest Abe Log homes were very nice and made you feel like you belong there. It was fun and helpful to look at the displays and imagine our own home. I used excel word and a couple different house plans from their book to formulate my dream home which is now being built. Honest Abe Log Homes took my made up blue print and formulated an actual blueprint. Molly Moss helped us pick out stains for the interior and was very helpful. She has lots of great ideas and experience. We can't wait to move into our new dream home.
Jim Miller
Jul 24, 2021
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Honest Abe Log homes has more to offer than 2 other log home builders we visited. 1 they deliver your kit to your property and unload it where you want. 2. They have multiple builders that you can retain to erect your log home. 3. You can have them erect your logs and you finish or you can have it turn key. 4. Best of all they do quality work at a fair price. If you are thinking of building a log home talk to your Honest Abe representative and we will be happy to show you our dream home and give you some Honest pointers. Ethan Birdwell our rep. and all the Honest Abe team helped us create our dream cabin on the Lake.
Todd Beck
Jul 18, 2021
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After visiting several log home manufacturers and some local persons with log homes, I chose Honest Abe Log homes because of impressive seminars of log construction and the professional woodcrafters they have to do the work. Materials arrived in a timely, orderly fashion protected from the elements. I always found a real person when calling the factory at Moss, TN and they never failed to address my questions immediately.
A customized floor plan adapted to my property was quickly and adequately provided, financing was painless and as the construction progressed, in-house inspections were frequent and thorough. Instructions for my builder to install doors, windows and cabinets and application of chinking were extremely detailed and clear. Construction proceeded rapidly through all types of early spring weather. I would recommend Honest Abe Log Homes without reservation.
A customized floor plan adapted to my property was quickly and adequately provided, financing was painless and as the construction progressed, in-house inspections were frequent and thorough. Instructions for my builder to install doors, windows and cabinets and application of chinking were extremely detailed and clear. Construction proceeded rapidly through all types of early spring weather. I would recommend Honest Abe Log Homes without reservation.
Daniel Hollis
Jul 13, 2021
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Honest Abe log homes did an amazing job on first build 3.5 years ago. And as well again on the addition. Highly recommend them and Inez was great to deal with and so is josh. You guys are awesome and thanks soooo much for making this happen!