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World’s First RV Was Made of Logs?

The world's first RV -- built in 1914 -- was actually made from a single redwood tree! As a result, they called the vehicle 'the Travel Log'. Read the interesting story about this RV built from the log of a redwood tree.

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.

High-Tech Country Folk

This is a tribute to people who see things for what they are and can appreciate the simple things in life... computer terminology not being one of them!

Blog Cabin: One Designer Blogs About The Choices YOU Pick For Her Log Cabin!

DIY designer, Amy Dewers is writing a log cabin blog called Blog Cabin. It's an interactive site that includes lots of opportunities for YOU to help her design and build a log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains. You design it. DIY builds it. You could win it!

Recycled Home Magazines… The Best Gift Of All!

If, like me, you enjoy flipping through old home design & decorating magazines -- even some women's magazines -- for their wealth of ideas, as well as time- and money-saving facts... then listen up!

Nashville Log & Timber Home Show Highlights

The Log and Timber Home Show is taking place at the Nashville Convention Center on Commerce Street downtown Nashville Tennessee February 16-18, 2007. Here's what you can expect...

How To Turn A ‘Gift For The House’ Into A Special Gift For Your Loved One

Want to buy your loved one something special 'for the house'? Here's a fun & creative way to surprise your loved one with your very 'special' gift on that very special day. See how to package your 'special' gift... in a way that only a devoted homebuilder who loves you dearly could appreciate!

Little Tikes Log Cabin

Without a doubt, one of the hottest items for kids this year is the Little Tikes Log Cabin! But everywhere you look, this log home playhouse for kids is 'out of stock'. GOOD NEWS: I found it online. But it won't last for long... so get yours now!

Your Dog Wants A Log Home, Too!

Many log home owners are dog owners, like us. But, one thing that's different is this: Many of log home owners are not including their pets in their log home design & decorating plans. We are actually incorporating a handful of 'design features' that will simplify things a bit -- for ourselves and for our dogs.

Log Home Magazines… Which Are The Best?

Here's a complete list of magazines that would be of interest to log home and timber frame home builders. Which one should you choose to subscribe to? Here's my opinion...

Honest Abe Fall Tour Of Homes: Photo Highlights

I cannot thank Honest Abe enough for putting together this Annual Tour of Log Homes for their prospective log home clients. Here are highlights from our day visiting the open houses of 2 log homes under construction, and 2 log homes that had recently been finished.

Log Home Photo Contest… Submit Your Photos Now!

If you've already built the home of your dreams, then submit a picture of your log home to Country's Best Log Homes, and you'll likely see it in a 2007 issue of the magazine. Here's how...

Highlights of the Pigeon Forge, TN Log Home Show

When you go to a log home show, some attendees will be in various stages of the building process, while others will be done building and attend the show more for the decorating & maintenance ideas alone. Luckily, there's something for everyone at a log home show!