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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.

Dazzle Your Guests with Rustic Knotty Pine Paneling

If you are planning to build a log home in the near future you should seriously consider rustic Knotty Pine paneling for the interior walls. This material has been a standard in log homes and cabins for decades. Put it on the walls and ceilings and line the closets with Knotty Pine. Nothing says […]

Choosing Special Wall Coverings for a Log Home

Traditional log siding homes have the same or similar log siding installed on the interior walls to give them that complete log look. There are other wood wall paneling designs trending today for your log home. Just about any way you put wood on the walls of a log home you can’t go wrong. […]

Finish Your Log Cabin with Rustic Wood Molding

If you are finalizing plans for a log cabin or home, did you include rustic wood molding and trim to complement Knotty pine paneling or log siding? If not, it’s not too late to include it. To provide a complete log look, you need to add the appropriate pine, cedar, or barn wood trim […]

A Log Vacation Home Has It All

A Log Vacation Home Has It All
A log home is ideal for those of you who want to own and/or rent your vacation home. Vacation homes are typically located in the great outdoors on a lake, in the woods, or in the mountains. Some are built out in the country for a nice weekend […]

A Rainbow of Colors for Your Log Home

A Rainbow of Colors for Your Log Home
Today’s choice of wood siding stain colors has expanded greatly over just a few decades ago. In the past almost all log homes shared the same hue of brown for their exteriors. As homeowners have become more stylish and choosy, manufacturers or stains and finishes have expanded […]

Mixing Wood Tones in a Log Home Looks Fantastic

Mixing Wood Tones in a Log Home Looks Fantastic
There’s a new trend in log homes and it’s picking up speed – mixing wood tones and it looks fantastic. In the past, almost all homeowners painted or finished the walls in one room one color or stain or one finish throughout the entire house. This […]

Outfit Your Waiting Room with Knotty Pine Panels

A Waiting Room with Knotty Pine Paneling
 There’s nothing that is more welcoming than an interior that is finished in natural timber, and using knotty pine panels can give you a durable interior that looks great and provides the right look for many years to come.
The advantages of weathered or knotty pine paneling are vast, […]

What is Knotty Pine Tongue and Groove Paneling?

Interior finishing materials should look great, they should be affordable, and they should also be easy to work with. If you’re thinking about renovating a bedroom, an office, a den, or even your whole home, then you may have considered knotty pine tongue and groove paneling. This type of paneling meets all of the […]

Three Important Elements to Consider When Choosing Wood Siding and Exterior Trim

3 Things Log Siding brings when choosing an exterior log look for your home or cottage.

The exterior of your home is critical not only for getting the look that you want but also for creating lasting value and comfort within your home. The right siding can increase curbside appeal and the ultimate value of […]

By |September 25th, 2017|barn wood paneling, Blog, Knotty Pine Beam Covers, Knotty Pine Paneling, Knotty Pine Post Covers, Log Siding, Prefinished Pine Paneling, Rustic Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Rustic Wood Molding, Uncategorized, Wood Trim|Comments Off on Three Important Elements to Consider When Choosing Wood Siding and Exterior Trim

Get the Authentic Look of Barn Wood Paneling with Modern Benefits

There’s something quite special about the look of rustic paneling. Wood that has an aged appearance can give character to any home, whether you want to build a new guest house, or even remodel your den or man cave. With all of the aesthetic benefits that reclaimed barn wood can provide, the downsides would […]

By |September 18th, 2017|barn wood paneling, Blog, Knotty Pine Beam Covers, Knotty Pine Paneling, Knotty Pine Post Covers, Log Siding, Prefinished Pine Paneling, Rustic Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Rustic Wood Molding, Uncategorized, Wood Trim|Comments Off on Get the Authentic Look of Barn Wood Paneling with Modern Benefits