The earliest log homes that have been discovered were built 5,000 to 5,500 years ago. Scandinavians constructed the first ones in America in the 1600s. The skilled home builders used the same techniques they learned in Europe and passed them on to the colonists.
Although many full log homes are built in the U.S. each […]
What is your favorite ceiling for a home? Do you like the same material and color for each room? There’s a popular material that’s a great alternative to drywall, and that’s knotty pine paneling. It’s a beautiful natural product that fits the décor of almost any room and house style.
The wood’s natural characteristics are […]
Log siding and full log homes look extra special with porches and decks. Porches typically have a roof over them while decks are generally open. There are some essential points to consider when deciding which one to build, including:
There is no right or wrong answer for you
It must meet your year-round needs
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The overall trend for barnwood is strong and hot today for both reclaimed wood and faux barnwood products. Fans of this material like the rustic and vintage look and feel of real wood on their walls and ceilings. It’s like bringing part of nature into our homes and cabins, and it also offers a […]
A log home is a thing of rustic beauty and awe, especially one made with pine log siding. If you have cars or trucks, you probably want a garage. You will decide its purpose and how large should it be.
You must also consider the pros and cons of an attached garage and a detached […]
Knotty pine flooring is a beautiful and ageless product as well as a sustainable gift from nature. This flooring wood fits in well with virtually any home or cabin décor. It can be finished with a clear coat product to showcase its natural characteristics or stained to a color of your choice.
The best results […]
There are several approaches to building log homes with log siding, and some have specialized log siding terms you should understand. One construction style that is growing rapidly is building with log siding. For that reason, two of the most popular woods used today are knotty pine, for its cost-effectiveness, and cedar for its […]
What has stopped you from building a log home? Have other people convinced you it’s just not worth it? Before you give up on the idea, think about the misconceptions some people have about them.
Then there’s disinformation floating around as well as some people that did not take good care of their homes. When […]
One of the trends in log home living is the biophilic movement. We add biophilic design by bringing more of nature inside and enjoying its beauty and benefits. It is an architectural approach to connect homeowners with things such as plants and more natural lighting and ventilation. Adding more of these features leads to […]
Log homes as we know them today are an American icon but they did not originate here. Native Americans built log lodges long before European immigrants arrived but they did not catch on. The first log homes were patterned after those made in Finland and Sweden.
Our founding fathers lived in conventional English-style homes instead […]
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