Recently in Category - Log Home vs Stick Built
Is It Really This Easy To Build A Log Cabin?
Is it really possible to build your very own log cabin in just 11 steps?! Maybe....
How To Make Only One Room In Your House Look Like A Log Cabin
Whether you want to build an entire home that looks like a log cabin --on the inside -- or you just want to decorate one specific room in log cabin decor, interior log siding is the answer! When used INSIDE a home, the terms 'log siding', 'log paneling' and 'tongue & groove wood' are often used interchangeably. Log siding tends to be raised and rounded -- like a log... or a half log -- whereas log paneling tends to be flat and narrow -- like a plank of wood found at the lumber yard. When used inside a home, they are both applied using the tongue & groove method... generally speaking
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!
Materials Used In Building A 2,085 Square Foot Home
This article from the National Association of Home Builders gives you an idea of the sheer volume of building materials that are used when building a single-family home.
Facts About Log Home Owners
Who are log home owners? What are their ages? What do they like? When it comes to log home trends, there are a number of things we can say about log home owners, in general.
Subdivision Pet Peeves Make 'Living The Log Home Lifestyle' Much More Attractive
Here's a growing list of the reasons that I look forward to moving OUT of a 'traditional home' in a 'traditional subdivision' and INTO a non-traditional home -- a log home -- in a non-traditional setting -- on a lake.
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!
