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Lynnette Walczak

We've gone through the entire process of designing and planning every single detail of our dream log home! We have the blueprints... and the land... and the contractor... and the goal for our log cabin home to be our retirement home. Before you build (or buy) a log home, I have a slew of helpful tips for you -- to plan, design, build, decorate, and maintain your very own rustic modern log home. When I'm not fine-tuning the log home of my dreams, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I’ve written nearly 300 articles for current and future log home owners on this site! Many of them have over 50K shares.

See Clearly in Your Cabin: The Ultimate Guide to Fog-Free Shower Mirrors

We tried several fogless shower mirrors before finding the best one for my husband who shaves his head bald every day. Everything we learned about fog-free shower mirrors!

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How to Create a “Dream Home” Idea Book to Organize Your Vision

My Dream Home Idea Notebook goes everywhere I go! It has all the must-haves for our new house (measurements, colors, photos). Easy Dream House idea file tips

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Our Unique Master Bathroom & Spa Shower Plans (…Plus 15 Of The Best Doorless Walk-In Shower Ideas!)

In our master bathroom, there is no door on the walk-in shower. After much research, we decided we like this trend! Our top 15 doorless walk-in shower ideas

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Bathroom Design Tools, Standard Sizes, And Measurements For Bathroom Items

Residential Bathroom Code Requirements. Standard bathroom dimensions, sizes, and space requirements for showers, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, vanities. Room sizes for a full bath, half bath, water closet, powder room. Plus, ADA bathroom requirements and online tools to save time & money designing your bathroom!

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MoistureShield vs. TimberTech: Which Decking Should You Actually Choose?

Getting a composite deck? We are, too! Here's what I've learned about the similarities & differences between MoistureShield and TimberTech. See which one we are leaning toward... and why.

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Photos & Ideas For Creating Unique Window Art Inside Your Home

Lots of creative ways to display everyday items in unusual ways on windowsills inside your house. Dozens of ideas for creating fun window art in your home.

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Creative Ideas From Lowe’s: 3 Great (…and FREE!) Magazine Subscriptions

Each bi-monthly issue of Creative Ideas from Lowe's is jam-packed with lots of fun ideas for your home. Most of them are easy enough that you can even do them yourself. And there are close to 40 full-color pages in each issue of this magazine! They also have 2 other freebie magazines to choose from. Here are the details...

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The Top Vacation Log Home Hot Spots To Build A Log Cabin

The Log & Timber Homes Network has compiled a list of the most ideal areas across the country in which to build a vacation log home. See if you're as surprised as we were to see which 'hot spots' are on the list...

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Log Homes On Center Hill Lake

We drove to Center Hill Lake -- near Smithville, Tennessee -- this past weekend. We wanted to see how many log homes have been built in the area. We also wanted to see how the lake lots on Center Hill Lake compare to the lake lots on Dale Hollow Lake. Here are some of the log homes we saw.

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Log Home Kits: 7 Things To Think About Before You Build From A Log Home Kit

Thinking of building your new log home from a log cabin kit? Here's what you need to know BEFORE you start exploring log home kits!

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Everything You Want To Know About ChoiceDek And MoistureShield Composite Deck Products

I've spoken with ChoiceDek and MoistureShield reps several times now. Here's what I've learned about these composite decking materials. Good stuff!

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History And Examples Of Craftsman / Arts & Crafts Style Log Homes

All about one of the first log homes built in the Craftsman or Arts & Crafts style. See pictures of Craftsman style log homes built to incorporate the same features.

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Important Tips Before Placing Rugs On Hardwood Floors

Thinking about putting rugs on hardwood floors? Wondering what type of rugs and pads should be used on wood floors? Here's what I've learned firsthand and from experts.

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Before You Buy A Front Door For Your New Log Home… Some Reasons To Consider Composite Doors (Or Fiberglass Doors)

Why would you put a non-wood door on a log home? Because you can't tell the difference - see for yourself! 13 reasons to choose fiberglass doors/composite doors.

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Cleaning Leather Rugs: How To Care For And Clean Cowhide Rugs & Other Animal Skin Rugs

If you have cowhide rugs or other animal skin rugs, you'll find these DO's & DON'ts for cleaning leather rugs helpful! Plus tips for using rugs as wall art.

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Top 30 Reasons To Appreciate & Enjoy Log Home Living

Considering buying or building a log cabin home? Log home living isn't for everyone. How many of these top 30 reasons to live in a log home appeal to you?

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Fireplace Design & Placement Ideas To Help You Answer The Question: Fireplace Or No Fireplace?

A tribute to all the fireplaces we never used... and the one we're putting in our new log home. Fireplace design & placement ideas that helped me...you too!

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Old Log Homes: Pros And Cons Of Living In Old Style Log Homes

Dream of living in a log home? There are lots of reasons that old log homes can be a joy to live in, but they can also be the source of frustration & headaches.

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