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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.

Stone And Masonry Log Home Fireplaces

A fireplace is a natural companion for log homes and cabins. When we think of one, we picture a roaring fire with colorful flames that dance like fairies. A well-built fireplace unit can help keep the house warm, and those made with stone or brick masonry retain heat longer.
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By |October 23rd, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Stone And Masonry Log Home Fireplaces

Hand-Hewn Pine Log Siding Is Awesome

Are you making plans for a log home or smaller log cabin? One of the first considerations is selecting the exterior and interior appearance of the logs. One of the favorite building materials is round pine log siding instead of full logs. It provides the full-log look without the high cost.

If you want an […]

By |October 19th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Hand-Hewn Pine Log Siding Is Awesome

Knotty Pine Paneling Through The Decades

Knotty pine paneling is a useful building product that has served many purposes through the years. It has been used for internal and external wall covering, board and batten siding, ceilings, decking, wainscoting, and flooring boards.

The essential changes in knotty pine paneling have been its construction and method of installation. It has evolved from […]

By |October 9th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Knotty Pine Paneling Through The Decades

Cool Looking Appliances And Fixtures For Log Homes

If you think modern appliances look out of place in log homes, you are not the only one. New production appliances with a vintage look are available as well as used ones. They include stoves/ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, dryers, small appliances, sinks, faucets, and wood-burning stoves
Stoves And Ranges Add Character
Vintage and modern reproduction […]

By |September 21st, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Cool Looking Appliances And Fixtures For Log Homes

Chimney Choices For Log Homes

Chimneys and log homes are natural partners. We see them connected to fireplaces and wood-burning stoves to remove the smoke from our log homes. They help bring out the comforting atmosphere in log homes and provide heat during colder weather.

Several types of chimneys including masonry, prefabricated metal, and wood stove pipes  provide the functions […]

By |September 21st, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Chimney Choices For Log Homes

Line Closets And Pantries With Gorgeous Knotty Pine Paneling

Lining your closets and pantries with knotty pine wood paneling adds a distinctive and homey touch. Although cedar has been used for this purpose, knotty pine is the winner because it is more affordable and has a beautiful character. Knotty pine can be stained with many different colors to match your home or room […]

By |September 18th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Line Closets And Pantries With Gorgeous Knotty Pine Paneling

How To Install Pine Log Siding

Building a home or cabin with pine log siding is a growing trend. You can have a beautiful log house that is more affordable and easier to build than a full-log house. Building contractors can install pine log siding without any special training or expensive crane rentals. If you are handy with tools and […]

By |September 10th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on How To Install Pine Log Siding

Home Siding That Looks Like Real Logs

You read that right! There is home siding that looks like real wood logs and it’s made from red pine trees. It’s a sustainable product that attaches to conventional wall framing to create the full-log look without the full-log price. It’s versatile because it’s available in several sizes and can be stained in a […]

By |August 22nd, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Home Siding That Looks Like Real Logs

5 Rooms That Look Gorgeous With Log Siding Walls

Pine log siding is used on thousands of new homes and home conversions each year. Their views from the outside create the look of full logs and the inside is something special. Five areas of a log home that especially create a warm and homey environment include living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways.

You […]

By |August 22nd, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on 5 Rooms That Look Gorgeous With Log Siding Walls

Knotty Pine Cathedral And Vaulted Ceilings Are Awesome

If you have ever walked into a room with a cathedral or vaulted ceiling, you know how awesome they look. They look special when made from wood such as tongue and groove (T&G) knotty pine. These ceilings can be stained in a myriad of colors from light to dark to meet your preferences.

Both types […]

By |August 17th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Knotty Pine Cathedral And Vaulted Ceilings Are Awesome