New Home Design & Must-Have “Necessities”… If Money Were No Object
If money were no object, which posh amenities would be on your wish list? These are some… [MORE]
DIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
Ever since I saw this driftwood heart, I've been on the hunt for heart-shaped driftwood anytime… [MORE]
Should You Remove Snow From Your Roof Or Not?
So, do you really have to remove snow from the roof of your log home? Do some roofs fare better… [MORE]
Log Home Financing Doesn’t Come Easy These Days – Banks Are Balking At The Last Minute
I told myself that I wasn't going to be negative -- especially about any one company -- when… [MORE]
New Home Building Costs: Things That Affect The Price Of Your New Log Home
There are a number of factors which can ultimately increase (or decrease) the costs associated… [MORE]
Designing / Building A Log Home
New Home Design & Must-Have “Necessities”… If Money Were No Object
If money were no object, which posh amenities would be on your wish list? These are some of the things that Jim and I have always talked about including in our dream home. They would definitely be on our list: Radiant heat flooring - Jim scoffs at the idea and says, "Who needs it? It's too … [Read More...]
Log Home Financing Doesn’t Come Easy These Days – Banks Are Balking At The Last Minute
I told myself that I wasn't going to be negative -- especially about any one company -- when it came to talking about all the hoops we've had to jump through in order to get our log home financed. But let me just say this: We've had a change of heart about a couple of banks recently. Some of … [Read More...]
New Home Building Costs: Things That Affect The Price Of Your New Log Home
There are a number of factors which can ultimately increase (or decrease) the costs associated with building a new home. Many of those are things that you, personally, can choose to include (or not include) when designing and constructing your new log home. Here are some things to keep in mind … [Read More...]
Decor & Accessories
DIY Driftwood Hearts That You Can Make (…Or Buy)
Ever since I saw this driftwood heart, I've been on the hunt for heart-shaped driftwood anytime I'm around water! … [Read More...]
Cork Floors: The Pros & Cons Of Natural Cork Flooring
Cork flooring is very popular right now. Not only is it very resilient, but since cork floors are made only from the bark of the cork oak tree (and the tree itself doesn't have to be cut down) cork is also a renewable material. This is one of the many reasons that cork flooring is such a favorite in … [Read More...]
Pros & Cons Of Gas, Electric, And Wood Burning Fireplaces
Wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and electric fireplaces all have one thing in common: they each bring unique qualities into your home!That said, each has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages.Figuring out which type of fireplace is going to be the best one for you requires a closer … [Read More...]
Log Home vs Stick Built
Revealed: Log Homes Survive Fires Better Than Stick Frame Homes
Log homes are beautiful, rustic, and warm places to call home. However, by nature of the fact they are constructed almost entirely out of wood, you may be wondering, are log homes fire hazards, too? Are they even more of a fire hazard than a traditional stick frame home? Believe it or not, log … [Read More...]
Is It Really This Easy To Build A Log Cabin?
It may or may not be this simple, but there is a website that has broken down the process of building a log cabin vacation home to just 11 steps! I don't know if you will find building a log cabin quite that easy, but it is true that many people build log cabins themselves all the time. An … [Read More...]
How To Make Only One Room In Your House Look Like A Log Cabin
I got an interesting question from a visitor to this site today: My husband and I are looking at making one room in our home look like a log cabin. We just need interior log to put over our sheet rock. Do you have any suggestions? Where do I go to find this?" -- Emily B. My recommendations … [Read More...]
Where To Build
Log Homes In Florida… Good Or Bad?
Ruth H. sent us an email: Soon I will need to buy a home in FL. There is a log home available in Ft. Lauderdale. Can log homes last that far south? I would love to find out more about what I should be looking for. Please send some advise." … [Read More...]
Yes, Our Dale Hollow Lake Property Is Still For Sale
Interestingly, the inquiries about our lake property that's for sale have started to pick up recently. So, in case you're wondering... yes, the property is still for sale. … [Read More...]
Tips For Buying Lake Property In East Tennessee
Joe is our "roving reporter" for the day. He's a longtime visitor to this site and you will find his comments at the end of many of the articles found here. He has certainly done a lot of research on lake living (in Tennessee) and log home building, in general. Joe and his wife recently spent … [Read More...]
Fun Stuff
Should You Remove Snow From Your Roof Or Not?
So, do you really have to remove snow from the roof of your log home? Do some roofs fare better with the snow than others? For example: metal roofs vs shingle roofs. You may think those icicles hanging from your roof are pretty but they are actually a symptom of a potentially damaging problem for … [Read More...]
Top 10 Most Expensive Houses For Sale In The U.S. (2 Are Log Homes For Sale!)
Check this out: 10 of the most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. -- according to Zillow. Two of them are log homes with strikingly different characteristics and a 53,000-square-foot difference between them! Jackson Hole, Wyoming Log Home For Sale: 4 bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms … [Read More...]
Log Cabins On U.S. Pennies And Stamps
I found this interesting... Despite the fact that the Log Cabin Society of Michigan has been trying (for the past 10 years!) to get a log cabin featured on a U.S. postage stamp -- no no avail -- the U.S. Mint has decided to put a log cabin on the U.S. penny! … [Read More...]
