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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.

Washer & Dryer Details And Reviews

Of all the washers & dryers that I reviewed, including LG's and Bosch, I would seriously consider buying an LG washer and dryer, but I just like the Maytag washer & dryer combo better overall.

Tips For Exploring Log Home Companies

Joe -- our guest reporter -- shares with us a few more practical tips for buying or building a log home. In this installment, he offers some recommendations to help you decide between one log home company and another.

Non-Traditional Christmas Decorating Ideas

The holiday decorations inside our log home are pretty 'neutral' in color. For that reason, I may be displaying some colorful ornaments in bowls (like fruit!) this Christmas!

I’ve Finally Found It… Adorable Doggie Yard Art!

I've had my eye out for that perfect one-of-a-kind figurine or statue to grace the front porch of our new log home for awhile now. Since I don't want anything too 'tacky', I honestly didn't think I'd ever be able to find something cute, fun, AND classy. But I think I may have finally found it. Check out these life-size dog welcome statues!

Why We Decided To Build Our Log Home With Honest Abe Log Homes As The Log Provider

We are very fortunate to have found them all: a log provider, a builder, and a general contractor that we are completely comfortable with. Here's why we chose Honest Abe Log Homes and why we stuck with them through lots of changes, ups & downs.

How We Found The Best General Contractor In Tennessee

Here's why we chose John Roach to be the general contractor to build our new log home in Williamson County Tennessee. Plus, some tips for what to look for in a GC, and some recommendations for general contractors in Middle Tennessee.

Some Notes About The GE Stoves, Cooktops & Microwaves That We Like Best

I mostly concentrated on the products that stood out to me as the best from the get-go. In my mind, we'll probably be buying one of these microwave/convection ovens, and one of these cooktop/stoves...

French Door Refrigerators vs Side-By-Side Refrigerators

Some of the pros and cons of side by side refrigerators vs french door refrigerators...

A Custom Log Cabin Playhouse

Check out this custom log cabin playhouse! This one was made for the Make A Wish Foundation, but they have a kit so you can make one yourself.

Rustic Christmas Ornaments That Would Look Great In A Log Cabin Or A Log Home

Here are my favorite rustic ornaments for Christmas trees...

Should We Get A Freezerless Refrigerator AND A Standalone Freezer Instead Of A Side-By-Side?

Since freezerless models don't appear to have the built-in ice & water dispenser, the plan now is to buy regular refrigerator -- with or without a freezer attached, but DEFINITELY with lots of fresh food storage capacity -- for the kitchen and also buy a standalone full-size freezer for the pantry, for all our frozen food needs. In my mind, that's the best of both worlds. Yay... I think I've finally found the answer to our cold food storage needs!

Underdecking Update: Another Meeting With Undercover Systems Of Tennessee

I met with reps at Undercover Systems... again. We've been considering their underdecking for awhile now. And I have to say, I really like this company. They're no-pressure, honest & upfront. Here are the details of what it would take -- and what it would cost -- to install underdecking on our new log home...