What's Hot and What's Not?

John Anthony put together a nice little summary of what's hot and what's not in terms of home design and remodeling these days. John's report was based on research he conducted for the National Association of Realtors. I summarize them here to keep people thinking about 'the big picture' and the wide variety of options you have available to you when building or remodeling a home, based on current trends.

Which Log Is Best?... Genesis Logs vs D Logs

We thought we were going to use D Logs in our new log home, but now we are considering a switch to Genesis Logs! See why, plus a listing of some of the differences between Genesis Logs and D-Logs here...

How Long Do Things Last? What's The Life Expectancy Of Home Components?

Have you given any thought to just how long those things that you're installing are going to last? I have. Recently the National Association of Home Builders -- NAHB -- shed some light on the life expectancy of common components inside a home. Have a look...

Bathroom Design Tools & Standard Sizes To Consider

Check out these great online tools for designing your own bathroom! Plus, lots of practical tips & resources that could save some time and money when designing your new bathroom.

Shower? Tub? Tub & Shower Combo?

So... what is your preference when it comes to the master bathroom?... Just a shower, and no tub? Just a bathtub, and no shower? A tub & shower combo? Or, a separate shower AND a tub? Here's what we're going with...

Bathroom Design Ideas: Things You Might Not Think Of

One way to use this is as an 'idea list'... to help you weigh out the pro's and con's of various bathroom features in order to ultimately determine your own 'wants' and 'needs' list for your own master bathroom. Another way you could use this list is to think of these things as some of the most often overlooked items in master bathrooms.

Blog Cabin: One Designer Blogs About The Choices YOU Pick For Her Log Cabin!

DIY designer, Amy Dewers is writing a log cabin blog called Blog Cabin. It's an interactive site that includes lots of opportunities for YOU to help her design and build a log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains. You design it. DIY builds it. You could win it!

Recycled Home Magazines... The Best Gift Of All!

If, like me, you enjoy flipping through old home design & decorating magazines -- even some women's magazines -- for their wealth of ideas, as well as time- and money-saving facts... then listen up!

New Garage Tips & Facts About Garages In Today's Homes

Here are some garage tips that might come in handy when designing your garage bays, choosing your garage doors & openers, and laying out the storage space in your new home -- both inside and outside. One thing's for sure: You want to be able to accommodate your families growing needs. By including adequate space in your new garage, you could alleviate a lot of headaches later!

Log Home Trends

Here are some little-known facts about log homes, including a number of log home trends that are affecting the housing market today. Wondering what's going on in the log home industry these days... check here first!