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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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.