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How often you need to stain your log home will depend on the color of stain you choose and how well you did the log staining prep work mentioned here. Lighter stains will need to be reapplied every 2-3 years. Darker stains can last 4-5 years. Here are more log home maintenance tips and things to watch for.
Read moreHere are some tips for staying organized and saving time when your log cabin is your home away from home.
Read moreWant the best fogless shower mirror that is affordable, doesn’t use wimpy suction cups, and doesn’t fog up while you’re using it? My husband (who shaves his bald head every single day) finally found it! Plus, see the big, fancy anti-fog mirror that we’re putting in our new master bathroom that blows all other fogless mirrors away.
Read moreMy Idea Notebook goes everywhere that I go! It usually stays in the car, but I always have it handy should I need a measurement, a color, or a description for someone who's helping us make this home a reality -- such as a bank lender, blueprint designer, or cabinet installer. Or, if my friends & relatives have a question or make a suggestion on the fly, then I just grab the Idea Notebook and add it to my collection of great ideas.
Read moreDoorless shower ideas for people who hate to clean glass shower doors! Yep, our master bathroom has a doorless walk-in shower. See why we decided to jump on this new idea in bathroom design. Plus LOTS of doorless shower designs -- to help you plan and design the walk-in shower of your dreams!
Read moreSee standard Shower sizes & dimensions, Toilet sizes & space requirements, bathroom Sink spacing issues, Tub placement & sizes, and overall Bathroom Room Sizes for a full bath, small bath, half bath, and water closet / powder room. Plus, ADA bathroom requirements and online tools to save time & money designing a bathroom.
Read moreThinking about getting a composite deck? We are, too. If you want to compare TimberTech and MoistureShield decking reviews, start here! See what I've learned about the similarities and differences between MoistureShield and TimberTech decks. See which one we are leaning toward right now and why.
Read moreI like to try to find creative ways to display everyday items in unusual ways along the windowsills of my home. Here are dozens of ideas for creating fun window art inside your home.
Read moreEach bi-monthly issue of Creative Ideas from Lowe's is jam-packed with lots of fun ideas for your home. Most of them are easy enough that you can even do them yourself. And there are close to 40 full-color pages in each issue of this magazine! They also have 2 other freebie magazines to choose from. Here are the details...
Read moreThere will come a time when you have to purchase new furniture. Sofas wear out beyond repair, slipcovers cannot hold together a failing frame, chairs will give way, and tables will be damaged beyond repair. You could buy used furniture on consignment or at thrift stores, but sometimes, you just want new. Here are some furniture buying tips that I recently learned firsthand.
Read moreThe Log & Timber Homes Network has compiled a list of the most ideal areas across the country in which to build a vacation log home. See if you're as surprised as we were to see which 'hot spots' are on the list...
Read moreWood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and electric fireplaces all have one thing in common: they each bring unique qualities into your home! Here are the basic differences between gas, electric, and wood burning fireplaces.
Read moreWe drove to Center Hill Lake -- near Smithville, Tennessee -- this past weekend. We wanted to see how many log homes have been built in the area. We also wanted to see how the lake lots on Center Hill Lake compare to the lake lots on Dale Hollow Lake. Here are some of the log homes we saw.
Read moreCopper sinks have become very popular in households these days. Today's homes are all about the upgrades like granite countertops, stainless appliances, natural tile floors, and custom cabinetry. With this level of investment, the addition of a copper sink just makes sense. Here's what to look for and how to care for a copper sink.
Read moreThinking 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!
Read moreAdvanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (AERT) is the manufacturer of ChoiceDek and MoistureShield composite decking materials. I've spoken with ChoiceDek and MoistureShield reps several times now. Here's what I've learned about these composite decks. Good stuff!
Read moreRead about one of the first log homes built in the Craftsman or Arts & Crafts style here. Then examine pictures of actual log homes built to incorporate many of the same features. In effect, these Craftsman style log homes are log home bungalows!
Read moreThinking 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.
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