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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 35 MIN

He Built 110+ Log Homes: 35 Years of Lessons, Mistakes & Success Stories

from The Acorn & Leaf Podcast | by Gastineau Log Homes · host Gastineau Log Homes

Send us Fan MailFor over 35 years, Jeff Fore has been building custom log homes throughout the Midwest and has completed more than 110 log home projects as a dealer and builder for Gastineau Log Homes.In this episode of the Acorn & Leaf Podcast, Jeff shares how a dream of building a log cabin started when he was just 16 years old, eventually leading him from a career as an X-ray technician to becoming one of the most experienced log home builders in the country.We discuss:• How Jeff built over 110 custom log homes • The biggest changes in log home design since 1990 • Why open-concept floor plans remain popular • Oak vs. pine log homes and long-term durability • Common log home maintenance myths • Vacation cabins, hunting properties, and second homes • Lessons learned from decades in construction • Funny customer stories and unforgettable moments on the job • Advice for aspiring builders and future log home dealersWhether you're planning to build a log home, researching maintenance requirements, or simply love hearing stories from experienced craftsmen, this conversation offers valuable insights from someone who has spent a lifetime helping families create homes built to last for generations.www.oakloghome.comFOLLOW US Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn

Send us Fan Mail For over 35 years, Jeff Fore has been building custom log homes throughout the Midwest and has completed more than 110 log home projects as a dealer and builder for Gastineau Log Homes. In this episode of the Acorn & Leaf Podcast, Jeff shares how a dream of building a log cabin started when he was just 16 years old, eventually leading him from a career as an X-ray technician to becoming one of the most experienced log home builders in the country. We discuss: • How Jeff b...

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Send us Fan MailFor over 35 years, Jeff Fore has been building custom log homes throughout the Midwest and has completed more than 110 log home projects as a dealer and builder for Gastineau Log Homes.In this episode of the Acorn & Leaf Podcast,...

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