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Why would you put a non-wood door on a log home? Because you can't tell the difference - see for yourself! 13 reasons to choose fiberglass doors/composite doors.
Read moreIf you have cowhide rugs or other animal skin rugs, you'll find these DO's & DON'ts for cleaning leather rugs helpful! Plus tips for using rugs as wall art.
Read moreConsidering buying or building a log cabin home? Log home living isn't for everyone. How many of these top 30 reasons to live in a log home appeal to you?
Read moreA tribute to all the fireplaces we never used... and the one we're putting in our new log home. Fireplace design & placement ideas that helped me...you too!
Read moreDream of living in a log home? There are lots of reasons that old log homes can be a joy to live in, but they can also be the source of frustration and headaches. Here are the pros and cons of living in an old log home.
Read moreNeed some rug buying advice? A rug expert shares some helpful rug tips to guide you in choosing the best rug for your needs. These rug buying tips will help you pick the right rug patterns, rug shapes, rug materials, and rug types for your individual needs.
Read moreWe went to an Honest Abe log raising and learned the following random tidbits about how Honest Abe builds log homes.Some of these things we specifically asked about, others were simply gems of info that they revealed to everyone at the event. I figure if I found these things interesting, then someone else might too. So I'm sharing them here.
Read moreConsidering a wood heating system for your home? Here are the reasons why wood burning home heating can be a positive change for you as a homeowner, as well as for the environment.
Read moreIf money were no object, which posh amenities would be on your wish list? Here are the things that Jim & I have talked about including in our dream home...
Read moreDriftwood hearts are random pieces of tree branches that happen to form the shape of a heart. Add some string, and you have a creative piece of art or a gift for a loved one. Here are some driftwood hearts that you can make yourself, or buy them on Etsy!
Read moreDo you really have to remove snow from the roof of your log home? Do some roofs fare better with the snow than others? For example: metal roofs vs shingle roofs. Here's what you need to know about roof snow removal for your log home.
Read moreI told myself that I wasn’t going to be negative — especially about any one company — when it came to talking about all the ...
Read moreThere are a number of factors which can ultimately increase (or decrease) the costs associated with building your new home. Some things to keep in mind...
Read moreCork floors are very popular right now. Here are the pros & cons of using natural cork flooring in your home.
Read moreThe type of drawer pulls you choose for the different rooms in your home says a lot about your style and personality. Rustic drawer pulls, give a room a very unique feel and charm. Here are some rustic drawer pulls that would look great in a log home, log cabin, or a lodge.
Read moreCheck out photos of 10 of the most expensive homes for sale in the U.S. Two of them are log homes for sale with strikingly different characteristics and a 53,000-square-foot difference between them! One is in Colorado, and the other is in Wyoming. View photos and details here.
Read moreLog homes make a perfect setting for rustic Christmas decorations. Be sure you follow some of these tips when deciding which types of Christmas decorations may look best in a log home.
Read moreWhen building or remodeling a log home kitchen, one of the most important decisions you will make is which cabinets to buy. Style, cost, and overall theme are all considerations when choosing kitchen cabinets for your log home.
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