Top 10 Most Expensive Houses For Sale In The U.S. (2 Are Log Homes For Sale!)
Check this out: 10 of the most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. — according to Zillow. Two of them are log homes with strikingly different characteristics and a 53,000-square-foot difference...
View ArticleAwesome Collection Of Rustic Drawer Pulls & Door Knobs For Log Homes, Cabins...
Rustic drawer pulls and door handles are one very cool way to accessorize all the rooms in your home that have cabinets and drawers. And if you own a log home, then chances the more rustic drawer...
View ArticlePros & Cons Of Gas, Electric, And Wood Burning Fireplaces
Wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and electric fireplaces all have one thing in common: they each bring unique qualities into your home! That said, each has its own distinct advantages and...
View ArticleCork Floors: The Pros & Cons Of Natural Cork Flooring
Cork flooring is very popular right now. Not only is it very resilient, but since cork floors are made only from the bark of the cork oak tree (and the tree itself doesn’t have to be cut down) cork is...
View ArticleNew Home Building Costs: Things That Affect The Price Of Your New Log Home
There are a number of factors which can ultimately increase (or decrease) the costs associated with building a new home. Many of those are things that you, personally, can choose to include (or not...
View ArticleLog Home Financing Doesn’t Come Easy These Days – Banks Are Balking At The...
I told myself that I wasn’t going to be negative — especially about any one company — when it came to talking about all the hoops we’ve had to jump through in order to get our log home financed. But...
View ArticleShould You Remove Snow From Your Roof Or Not?
So, do you really have to remove snow from the roof of your log home? Do some roofs fare better with the snow than others? For example: metal roofs vs shingle roofs. You may think those icicles...
View ArticleDIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
Ever since I saw this driftwood heart, I’ve been on the hunt for heart-shaped driftwood anytime I’m around water! Read more: DIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
View ArticleNew Home Design & Must-Have “Necessities”… If Money Were No Object
If money were no object, which posh amenities would be on your wish list? These are some of the things that Jim and I have always talked about including in our dream home. They would definitely be on...
View ArticleChoose A Wood Heating System For Your Home, The Environment Will Thank You
With the ever-increasing price of oil, natural gas and electricity, many homeowners are now considering using wood to heat their homes and workshops. Along with the potential cost savings that an...
View ArticleHonest Abe Log Home Kits: See How Honest Abe Builds Log Homes
If you’re thinking of building a log home and you’re torn between one or more log home companies, then it may come down to the ‘little things’ when it comes time to make the decision of who will build...
View ArticleRug Tips: A Rug Buying Guide To Help You Make The Best Choice
Rugs are a long-term investment for your home and its appearance, so taking the time to pick the best one for you can determine whether you’re still satisfied with your choice as the years go by. To...
View ArticleOld Log Homes: Pros And Cons Of Living In Old Style Log Homes
Dream of living in a log home? (Me too.) If your dream is to live in an old log house, you might want to think twice about it. Certainly, there are lots of good reasons to live in an old log home, but...
View ArticleFireplace Design & Placement Ideas To Help You Answer The Question: Fireplace...
Odds are, if you’re building a log home then you’re probably going to have a fireplace. I guess it would be kind of sacrilegious not to include a fireplace in your log home plans. But, I’ve got to...
View ArticleTop 30 Reasons To Appreciate & Enjoy Log Home Living
One of the questions I’m asked the most is “Why did you choose a log home?” I usually give my standard answer — something along the lines of: I like being different. I’ve lived in homes that resembled...
View ArticleCleaning Leather Rugs: How To Care For And Clean Cowhide Rugs & Other Animal...
If you have a log home, chances are you have at least one accent piece made of leather or animal hide. And at some point, it will need cleaned (or at least freshened up a bit). Here are some of the...
View ArticleDIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
Ever since I saw this driftwood heart, I’ve been on the hunt for heart-shaped driftwood anytime I’m around water! Read more: DIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
View ArticleNew Home Design & Must-Have “Necessities”… If Money Were No Object
If money were no object, which posh amenities would be on your wish list? These are some of the things that Jim and I have always talked about including in our dream home. They would definitely be on...
View ArticleChoose A Wood Heating System For Your Home, The Environment Will Thank You
With the ever-increasing price of oil, natural gas and electricity, many homeowners are now considering using wood to heat their homes and workshops. Along with the potential cost savings that an...
View ArticleHonest Abe Log Home Kits: See How Honest Abe Builds Log Homes
If you’re thinking of building a log home and you’re torn between one or more log home companies, then it may come down to the ‘little things’ when it comes time to make the decision of who will build...
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