How To Make Basement Columns, Support Poles And Pillars In Your House Look Like Real Trees

The look of exposed trees brings a bit of nature indoors. And who doesn't want to bring a little outdoors in, right? Especially in a log home! Here's how you can create the look of real trees inside your home -- particular around pillars, columns, and poles located in the basement, near stairways, and around kitchen islands & bars.

Important Tips Before Placing Rugs On Hardwood Floors

What type of floor coverings should be used in front of doors on pine floors? Here are some thoughts...

Log Homes In Florida... Good Or Bad?

Do you advise future homeowners in Florida to build a log home, as opposed to a traditional stick-built home? What do you think... how well do log homes hold up in Florida?

Why We Decided Against Composite Decking For Our Log Home

After a lot of research and homework, we've actually decided AGAINST using composite decking at this time. It wasn't an easy decision. Far from it. In fact, we were honestly looking forward to trying it. But the cons outweighed the pros at this point in time. Here's why...

Question About Staggered Shake Shingle Siding

A question: 'We are in the beginning stages of building our log home and seriously thinking of using Staggered Shake Shingle Vinyl Siding on the second story. Our reasoning for doing so was the maintenance of the home. Have you heard or have you seen any log homes which have done the same?'

Our Master Bathroom & Spa Shower Plans

In our master bathroom, there is a floating wall in the center, which serves as the base for a sink on either side. One is a 'shaving sink' to accommodate Jim's daily ritual. The other is a wide-top pedestal sink. In the shower area, there is also a corner seating bench, a window for air and natural light, 2 built-in niches for shower supplies, and some ceramic/tile towel hooks at the entrance to the shower.

Important Info Regarding Lake Property For Sale In Tennessee

Are you looking to buy a lake lot in Tennessee? Whether you plan to build a log home on it, or a conventional stick-frame home, here are some tips from someone who has thoroughly explored lake property in Tennessee. Just some thoughts...

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.

Pine Logs And Birch Hardwood Floors Have Light, Natural Stain... What Color Furniture & Accents?

Should you mix things up a bit and use some light brown pieces and some darker brown pieces of furniture and accents? Or should you try to match all your browns with the color of your logs? Here's my opinion...

How To Fill Nail Holes In Wood... And Log Walls

Blemishes and nail holes in wood trim and log walls are two things that most log home owners are going to want to 'hide' at some point -- especially if you're trying to sell your log cabin or log home.