Do you plan to use knotty pine paneling for the walls of your new home or a wall remodeling project? It’s a terrific product you will be proud of for generations because of its beauty and charm. Stain the paneling with a beautiful color or mix the colors for a unique design.
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Approximately 35% of Americans live in what is considered a cold climate. Their homes must be well insulated to keep them comfortable and help reduce heating costs. Log siding homes are popular in these climates and can be better insulated than conventional housing when you know how. It’s best to prepare your home for […]
Pine log siding is fast becoming a favorite log home building material. It’s fast and easy to install on conventional wall framing and OSB exterior board. If you’re not familiar with it, we will explore its construction, uses, and benefits.
Red, also called Norwegian pine, is a premier building product that is readily available and […]
If you are contemplating installing knotty pine paneling on your walls or ceilings, you must also be thinking about staining or painting them. Which should you do and how do you apply them? Let’s look at what painters and contractors advise about staining versus painting knotty pine paneling for home and commercial use.
Staining Knotty […]
Living in a log home is the dream of thousands of Americans. Each year more than 35,000 log and timber frame homes are built in the U.S. A significant reason they are so popular is log homes are better than conventional construction whether they are built with log siding or full logs. Contractors supply […]
Wainscoting is a beautiful way of adorning walls in any style home from rustic to modern. It can be installed in any room you choose in different heights and with different materials. An interesting way to create wainscoting is by using knotty pine paneling boards. It adds a natural-looking element with a homey look […]
Log homes are generally not hard to sell because they often appeal to a specific niche market. These buyers value their unique aesthetic, character, and rustic atmosphere. Log homes and cabins have limited availability in most areas and can sometimes sell faster than conventional homes, duplexes, or condominiums.
Log Homes and cabins can potentially command […]
Knotty pine is noted for its rustic appeal and brings back memories of summer camp and visiting family or friends on the lake in their cabins. More humble than oak and more rustic than plain pine, it is a genuine country classic. On top of that, it’s trending today by making a strong showing.
Knotty […]
If you are searching for something to jazz up your log home, consider adding some wrought iron and cast iron items for a rustic and creative look. Popular wrought iron items include railings, gates, fences, and fireplace tools. Common cast iron items include skillets, griddles, waffle irons, and door accessories.
Wrought iron and cast iron […]
Those of you who own or plan to build a wood log home or cabin want to preserve its beauty and integrity. One thing that some homeowners overlook is protecting their homes from water damage. This can be prevented by applying some basic principles to keep it damage-free.
You can seal joints adequately, apply quality […]
