Recently in Category - Going Green & Saving Energy

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Joshua
At this log home open house, Jim and I were looking for green ideas, including energy-efficient products. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Green Log Awards Recognize Green Products For Log Homes

The Green Log Awards recognize the best green products which help make people comfortable and safe in their homes and at work without damaging the planet.
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Andrea

New Toilet Guide: Today's Choices In Modern Toilets

Aside from price and style, when you're buying a new toilet, you also need to consider things like water conservation, function, size, shape, cleanliness, and maybe even color. Following is a guide that will help you determine which toilet is the best toilet for your home. Plus, discussion of some of the most modern features in today's toilets.
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Lynnette

Looking For Green Log Home Products & Building Supplies?

Here's a great list of environmentally-friendly green log home products and suppliers. So, if you're trying to make your currently log home more green or you'll soon be building your very own green log home, here are some companies that will make your life easier!
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Lynnette

Pre-Cast Basement Walls & Foundation From Superior Walls

We are considering using Superior Walls for concrete walls in the basement of our log home. Superior Walls are a pre-cast -- not pre-fab -- concrete foundation and insulated wall system. These basement walls are the BEST if you're wanting an energy-efficient home.
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Lynnette

Should We Use Composite Decking? Which Composite Deck Products Are Best?

We are considering using composite decking materials for the decks and porches on our new log home. But we're torn... between looks and durability. Here are our thoughts...
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Lynnette

What Do You Think About Geothermal Energy & Prefab Basement Walls?

We're trying to 'build green' with our new log home, but there are some challenges. Here are our thoughts on geothermal energy and prefab basements.
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Lynnette

Log Homes And Hurricanes... Can A Log Cabin Survive Strong Winds And Tornadoes?

With hurricane season upon us -- June 1 through November 30 -- I thought it might be worthwhile to see how well log homes fare under typical hurricane conditions. You'll also find some excellent tips here if you are currently building a log home and you want it to be able to withstand hurricane force winds!
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Lynnette

How Using An Electric Blanket Can Lower Your Heating Bills

Reasons to use an electric blanket... plus the best electric blankets to choose from.
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Lynnette

How Log Home Windows & Porches Increase Energy Efficiency

Log home energy efficiency... how Low-E windows and porches work together to utilize passive solar energy in log homes.