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 […]
Preparing a lot for a log siding home is essentially the same as for a conventional home. One difference is the location of the lot – typically in the suburbs or country. All thing considered, its location can change some of the variables for preparing the property for building. Altogether, The pre-building work creates […]
Your log home kitchen cabinetry may demand more than a standard set of cabinets, shelves, counter, and pantry. Why settle for the ordinary? You can have a gorgeous and rustic kitchen that rivals the smartest on the market? High-quality cabinetry is available at affordable prices that outperform stock DIY store units.
Designing a custom kitchen […]
Many types of wood have been used for flooring over the years in all styles of homes. A perennial favorite is a knotty pine for its many benefits. Hardwoods are also used but are not as easy to work with and are much more expensive. You do not have to own a log home […]
Use Tongue and Groove for Knotty Pine Walls
Before we discuss decorating knotty pine walls, let’s mention why tongue and groove (T&G) paneling with the end-matching design is superior. Old-style pine boards can require face nailing that shows and end-butting pieces on wall framing. They also require much more measuring and sawing to install.
T&G end-matching […]
