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Log Cabins Sold At Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops has partnered with Barna Log Homes to sell log cabins in their Fall catalog! The RedHead line of Barna log cabins were designed with weekend adventurers who are seeking a cost-effective retreat for outdoor activities in mind.

Log Cabin Bird Feeders

These bird feeders are built to resemble rustic log cabins. They are perfect for anyone who appreciates the fine art of log homes and enjoys living the log home lifestyle -- inside and out!

Should You Pay Someone To Help You Design Your New Home?

If you are considering meeting with an Interior Designer, to help you fine-tune the details and features that you plan to build into your new home, here are a few things that we've learned along the way...

Transforming The Floor Plan You Like Best Into Actual Blueprints For Your New Log Home

You can modify anything at any point in time -- from the basic floorplans you find on your own to the final set of blueprints that you and a designer create together. However, after you get so far along in the process, there are likely to be fees or significant costs to modify a set of blueprints. Here are the steps we went through to design our custom log home.

What’s Hot and What’s Not In Home Building Right Now

John Anthony put together a nice little summary of what's hot and what's not in terms of home design and remodeling these days. John's report was based on research he conducted for the National Association of Realtors. I summarize them here to keep people thinking about 'the big picture' and the wide variety of options you have available to you when building or remodeling a home, based on current trends.

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!

Materials Used In Building A 2,085 Square Foot Home

This article from the National Association of Home Builders gives you an idea of the sheer volume of building materials that are used when building a single-family home.

Which Log Is Best?… Genesis Logs vs D Logs

We thought we were going to use D Logs in our new log home, but now we are considering a switch to Genesis Logs! See why, plus a listing of some of the differences between Genesis Logs and D-Logs here...

About Teak Wood Used In Furniture & Decks

There are very few differences between the Teak furniture that is used indoors and that which is typically used on decks, patios and porches. Typically Teak patio furniture will have a lighter brown -- sometimes reddish -- hue. Indoor furniture made from Teak is often stained a darker brown color. We love 'em both. And we plan to buy Teak furniture for inside our log home, as well as some outdoor pieces for our wide and spacious porches.

FLOR Carpet Tiles Available At Target

FLOR carpet tiles are DIY carpet squares that you can mix & match to cover the entire floor in a room, or to create the effect of a rug. FLOR carpet tiles are available at Target.

How Long Do Things Last? What’s The Life Expectancy Of Home Components?

Have you given any thought to just how long those things that you're installing are going to last? I have. Recently the National Association of Home Builders -- NAHB -- shed some light on the life expectancy of common components inside a home. Have a look...

More Wooden Covered Bridge Pictures

There's just something nostalgic and picture-perfect to me about rustic wooden things. Who knows, maybe someone out there will think up some fun & interesting ideas for their own log home property after looking at these pictures of wooden covered bridges. Enjoy!

Towel Hooks & Hangers For Bathroom Towels And Robes

When it comes to bathrooms, have you thought of this one already?... A place to hang your towels, robes, or a change of clothes.

Facts About Log Home Owners

Who are log home owners? What are their ages? What do they like? When it comes to log home trends, there are a number of things we can say about log home owners, in general.

Treehouses & Hideaway Cabins You Can Build Yourself

Following are the best books with complete instructions for building a treehouse for your kids -- or maybe an escape hideaway for yourself. If you're still building your new log home, then this might be the perfect thing to do with some of those extra logs, stain and roofing materials!

Lighting Issues In Bathrooms

What is mood lighting? Think of a spotlight... just the right amount of light that calls attention to one particular area or object. Also think: candlelight... light that is soft and warm, not harsh and overpowering. I like to use dimmers to create the effect of spotlights and candle lights, combined.

Be Careful About Where You Put The Toilet! (Toilet Placement Issues In The Bathroom)

Who knew something so simple as the placement of the toilet could be so difficult? ...Not me!

Shower? Tub? Tub & Shower Combo?

So... what is your preference when it comes to the master bathroom?... Just a shower, and no tub? Just a bathtub, and no shower? A tub & shower combo? Or, a separate shower AND a tub? Here's what we're going with...

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