Designing / BuildingHome & Garden

How Draw Schedules Affect The Financing Of Your Log Home

One of the biggest hang-ups in the process of finding a bank to finance our log home was the 'draw schedule'. The draw schedule is that unique timeline that spells out exactly when the logs themselves will be paid for, when the next installment of payments will be doled out by the bank, etc. It became difficult to get the bank and the log home company to agree on when the actual money would exchange hands. Here's how it went for us.

Are Skylight Windows A Good Investment? Don’t They All Leak At Some Point?

Allowing extra light into your home is an aesthetically pleasing thing. But at what cost? Is there a downside to installing skylights on your roof? Here are the pros and cons of installing skylights on your roof.

How To Feng Shui Your Home… Room By Room

Here's how to incorporate feng shui in the rooms of your home.

Travertine Tile: The Pros & Cons Of Travertine Flooring, Countertops, And Backsplashes

Compared to porcelain tile, Travertine tile is easier to cut and shape. Because of this, it has become a favorite for many people, including home builders. Following are some of the pros and cons of using Travertine tile for the flooring, countertops and backsplashes inside your home.

Reasons To Consider Log Siding On Your Home’s Walls And For Other Projects Around The House

Following are some tips for working with log siding, plus lots of fun ways to use log siding in other projects around the house.

Color Options: Tips For Painting Or Staining Interior Log Walls Or The Exterior Of Your Log Home

I love idea of painting log walls. I really like color and am not afraid of putting it anywhere -- including interior log walls. I have also seen several log home companies displaying homes that have a painted exterior color. Here are some things to consider BEFORE painting your log home.

Bathroom Door Dilemmas… Pocket Doors To The Rescue!

The number and placement of bathroom doors is one thing that people tend to overlook -- until it's too late. I've learned a few things that might save you some headaches later on, if you're able to address these things before you build.

Dustless Hardwood Floor Refinishing – Pros & Cons

Dustless floor refinishing is a low-cost alternative to refinishing your hardwood floors. Here are the pros and cons of dustless floor refinishing for hardwood floors...

New Toilet Guide: Today’s Choices In Modern Toilets

Aside from price and style, when you're buying a new toilet, you also need to consider things like water conservation, function, size, shape, cleanliness, and maybe even color. Following is a guide that will help you determine which toilet is the best toilet for your home. Plus, discussion of some of the most modern features in today's toilets.

Previous Next