Thousands of people dream of building a log home every year. Is it time to make your plans and get underway? The excitement of owning a new home, especially a log home, is hard to contain. Dreams of its rustic charm and relaxing atmosphere are a joy to contemplate.
It is much easier, faster, and […]
Some things seem like they have been around forever like Thanksgiving and Quaker Oats. Knotty pine is a wood product that has served us well for centuries. When it comes to walls in homes, knotty pine paneling is an attractive alternative to drywall. It has been used by Europeans for centuries and their descendants […]
A log cabin is a charming house for part-time or full-time use. We build them for different reasons to meet our goals and plans. You may want a weekend retreat, vacation home, full-time home, or a rental house. Others may want a fishing or hunting lodge or a place to hold meetings for colleagues […]
A lot of retail stores have taken a hit lately with low sales, higher costs of doing business, shoplifting, and government regulations. Sometimes it takes more to retain and attract new customers than increasing the advertising and promotion budget.
Many independent retailers and restaurants have discovered that constructing a log building or adding a log […]
There are several ways to add rustic supports inside and outside log homes. Homeowners’ two favorite woods are pine and cedar that add structural integrity and beauty. If you want to add an atmosphere of strength, peeled logs will provide it.
Peeled logs look terrific with log siding and full log homes. They can be […]
Log home construction has come a long way since our forefathers’ day. Many of them built a house or cabin with only an axe accompanied by an adze. Later, crosscut saws were used when they were available. As time progressed, logs were processed at simple sawmills. Today, huge mills operate like factories in turning […]
All homes will eventually need some maintenance and repair. Log homes are no different and present some specific issues that will need correcting. Comparatively, with traditionally-built full round or square log homes share some common potential problems, including:
Moisture
Settling and shrinking
Insects and critters
UV sun rays
Cracked and fallen chinking
Poor flashing […]
Owning a log cabin is the dream of thousands of Americans today. Those of you who already live in one know what the dreamers are thinking about. With this in mind, do not rush into a cabin’s construction without giving some thought to a few basic considerations.
Spend adequate time looking at the many styles […]
Knotty pine paneling is a naturally beautiful product that has found its way into many styles of homes. It can be laid out in unique patterns and stained in many colors to fit almost any home décor.
Paneling can be installed by either a carpenter or a skilled homeowner. Knotty pine is a traditional wall […]
Some people want to build a log home but wonder if they stay warm enough in the winter months. Those who live in colder climates ask this question more often. The short answer is log siding homes and cabins can stay as warm as you like depending on the insulation, heating system, and utility […]
