Missy M wrote in recently:

I am remodeling bsmnt I have 2 poles that can't b moved I saw on tv, make the poles look like real trees....they never said how or where they bought the materials Can u help, suggestions?

Lorraine wrote in recently:

I have been all over this site and can't seem to find a answer on what I should use in front of the doors when you enter my log home with pine wooden floors.

Here's what I've learned about rugs and hardwood floors...

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."

People have been asking if we made a decision yet about using composite decking on our new log home. Here are some of the questions we've received from Jim, from Jeffrey, and from Ron.

Well, we've actually decided against composite decking at this time. Here's why...

Got an e-mail the other day from Michael M.

He's looking for tips & advice regarding staggered shake shingle vinyl siding.

Anyone have experience with this?...

Marci wrote:

My gosh, you have described the VERY bathroom I've been looking for as we prepare to build in the spring. Do you have a photo yet? Would love a space just as you described. Sounds lovely!!"

Here's what we have so far...

My friend Joe (whom I've never met) is a regular visitor to this site, and also a future log home owner (...if all goes as planned).

I don't know what I did to deserve it, but he has provided me (and by extension, you all) with some very valuable information that I just have to share.

This mostly pertains to those seeking a lake lot on which to build here in Tennessee...