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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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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 […]
Rooms with knotty pine walls and painted drywall ceilings are trending up. You see this combination in many styles of homes today. They aren’t just for log homes and cabins; they include contemporary, modern, ranch-style, and colonial homes.
Knotty Pine Wood Is Versatile
Knotty pine wood, especially red/Norway pine, is a versatile product for interior home […]
A log home, like any other home, must be kept safe and secure. Crimes are on the rise in many areas, and hopefully, you don’t live in one of them. Whether your log home is built with log siding, full logs, or timber frames, you should secure all windows and doors.
What Is Log Home […]
We’ve come a long way from the days when our ancestors had to walk on dirt floors in their homes. During the centuries that followed, people have used a variety of materials to make floors. Flat rocks, sand, small pebbles, wood, stone, bricks, tile, vinyl, engineered wood, laminate, and other products have been turned […]
