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About David Murphy

David Murphy is a content writer who specialized in business articles and blogs. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Murray State University where he studied industrial technology and business administration. David is a retired community college professor and author of 12 books. He and his wife Linda reside in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Wood Log Siding Installation Tips

A well-made log home or cabin is breathtakingly beautiful in any setting. You will achieve the desired results by using the best-quality pine log siding, corners, and trims. Real wood log siding looks natural compared to vinyl, cement, or metal log siding. If you want to go green, natural wood tongue and groove log […]

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How to Make Knotty Pine Paneling Look More Modern

Knotty pine paneling is a versatile way to make walls and ceilings look great! Here we are talking about ¾” thick planks and not 4’x 8’ thin sheets of paneling. Today’s knotty pine paneling is a better product than our grandfathers used. Its tongue and groove with the end-matching design allow it to go […]

By |December 26th, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on How to Make Knotty Pine Paneling Look More Modern

Add Rustic Log Trusses, Beams, and Posts to your Cabin

With a little more effort and a few more dollars, you can make your log cabin more rustic and charming. Just the right touches in the right places make a world of difference inside and outside a log cabin. You can find these additions from the same mills as log siding, log trim, corner […]

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Advantages of Log Siding Homes Over Our Pioneer’s Log Cabins

Many of our ancestors lived simple lives in small cabins whether in America, Sweden, Canada, or Finland. They typically had the bare necessities when it comes to worldly goods. They could be happy in these meager circumstances but had tough lives nonetheless. Pioneers built these labor-intensive homes by hand and had to live with […]

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What to Look for in a Log Home Supplier

Finding the right supplier for your log home or cabin is an important step in its completion. A great log home supplier should deliver excellent products, prices, and service. Without a doubt, its reputation should extend beyond the obvious bottom-line profits among competitors.

With today’s emphasis on building with pine and cedar log siding, let’s […]

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Why Use Sustainable Pine Paneling?

Why Use Sustainable Pine Paneling?
Table of Contents

Pine Trees Are a Fast-Growing and Replaceable Species
You Are Helping Save Part of the Environment
Sustainable Pine Paneling Minimizes the Negative Impact of Over-Logging & Destroying Animal Habitat
The Price of Sustainable Pine Paneling Cannot Be Overlooked
Sustainable Pine Paneling Is a Pleasure to Use
References […]

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Are Log Cabins Going Out of Style?

Table of Contents

Research Shows that a Log Cabin is Very Much in Style
Differences Between a Log Cabin and Log Homes
Log Home Cabins Are Cozy and Relaxing
Cabins Have Great Resale Value
Log Siding Cabins Are Great Values Compared to Full Log Cabins
References and Resources

The short answer is, “No, log cabins […]

By |November 18th, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Are Log Cabins Going Out of Style?

Smooth Surface or Hand-Hewn Log Siding?

Table of Contents

Smooth Surface Log Siding Is Popular
Hand-Hewn Log Siding Gives a Traditional look
Log Siding Profiles for Your Plans
Pre-finished Log Siding Is a Practical Option
Log Siding Benefits Over Full Log Construction
References and Resources

Choosing the outside appearance of a log cabin or log home is one of the […]

By |November 16th, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Smooth Surface or Hand-Hewn Log Siding?

The Future of Log Home Construction

Table of Contents

Log Home Construction Is Still the Dream of Thousands Each Year
How to Save Money with Log Home Construction
More Reasons to Live in a Log Home
How Long Will the Log Home Trend Continue?
Build Now and Enjoy Your Dream Home
References and Resources

Traditional log homes have been constructed […]

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Turn Bland Basement Walls Into a Log Cabin

Table of Contents

Chose Your Siding Profile for a Basement Log Cabin
Prepare the Walls for Your Basement Log Cabin
Install the Log Trim and Siding
Install Pine Flooring and Ceiling Paneling
Stain and Finish the Siding, Flooring, and Ceilings
References and Resources

Basements can be improved with a little imagination to create a […]

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