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20 07, 2024

Window & Door Security For Log Homes

By |July 20th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Window & Door Security For Log Homes

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.
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20 07, 2024

Pine Flooring Versus Tile, Stone, And Other Materials

By |July 20th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Pine Flooring Versus Tile, Stone, And Other Materials

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 […]

19 07, 2024

Stylish Log Home Interiors With Knotty Pine Paneling

By |July 19th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Stylish Log Home Interiors With Knotty Pine Paneling

Knotty pine paneling is a beautiful gift from nature to adorn walls and ceilings. It doesn’t have to be your grandfather’s vertical wide knotty pine boards. It’s available in other forms and sizes today that can make home interiors look stylish.

Choose the layout style, width and length of the paneling, its color, and install […]

15 07, 2024

The Best Wood Siding Option For Log-Style Homes

By |July 15th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on The Best Wood Siding Option For Log-Style Homes

Wood siding homes provide a natural and rustic atmosphere that is growing in popularity. There are many options for wood siding for houses, cabins, and cottages as well as other styles of wood homes. The one you choose needs to meet your personal preferences, budget, and climate.

Some wood siding products currently in use include […]

15 06, 2024

Gorgeous Pine Stairways For Your Home

By |June 15th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Gorgeous Pine Stairways For Your Home

Knotty pine stairways and railings add a rustic touch to log homes, cabins, and cottages. Imagine walking up and down them with a feeling of bringing nature into your home. Instead of installing plain-looking stairways and railings found in DIY stores, enjoy something special.

Popular styles you will like include knotty pine rustic stairways, timber […]

15 06, 2024

Will Your Log Home Be Affordable?

By |June 15th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Will Your Log Home Be Affordable?

Paying for a new log home can be a challenge for most of us. With today’s material and labor costs, you want to get the most for your money for that new house. Research has shown the most cost-effective way to build a log home or cabin is with pine log siding. Your home […]

15 06, 2024

Finishes For New Knotty Pine Paneling

By |June 15th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Finishes For New Knotty Pine Paneling

Knotty pine paneling has made a comeback, especially for log homes and cabins. Today, it is used in many different style layouts in almost all home styles. It’s used for horizontal, vertical, diagonal, wainscoting, and unique patterns. You can be creative with 4”, 5”, 6”, and 8” wide paneling boards. Its ¾” thickness adds […]

5 06, 2024

What To Look For In Pine Log Siding

By |June 5th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on What To Look For In Pine Log Siding

If you want to build a log home or log cabin with pine log siding, there are some excellent brands on the market. There are also some low-quality products available that are not worth the cost. It’s important to look for the best characteristics of this wood so you can make the wisest choice […]

22 05, 2024

Creating A Rustic Log Home Bathroom

By |May 22nd, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Creating A Rustic Log Home Bathroom

Many log home bathrooms look too modern for some homeowners. There are many things you can do if you want to add more rustic appeal. Some vintage features and amenities can be put in the building plans or a remodeling project. Log home living is all about a sense of warmth and retreat compared […]

15 05, 2024

Use Home Design Software To Lay Out A Log Home

By |May 15th, 2024|Blog|Comments Off on Use Home Design Software To Lay Out A Log Home

Home design software can help users design and plan a log home. You can create floor plans, generate material lists, outside views, and estimate costs. It makes the work so much easier than drawing plans on paper, and you can save money on architect and contractor fees.

Software design tools can bring your home vision […]