One-Room Log Cabins Are Cozy, Cheap, And Environmentally Friendly
Building and living in a one-room log cabin can offer you many benefits that would make log home living exciting, adventurous, and fun.
Read moreCurrent Log Home Trends & Up-To-Date News About Building Log Homes
With so many changes, updates, and new innovations available to those who are building or living in log homes these days, it's important -- and fun! -- to know what the current log home trends are. Jim Young keeps you up to date on all the latest news and current building trends in the log home industry.
Read moreCopper Sinks: Beautiful Home Accents That Can Kill Germs!
Do you have a copper sink in your log home? Are you thinking about getting one? Copper sinks make a beautiful and practical addition to any home's bathroom, kitchen, or washroom. Here are a few of the great things about copper sinks.
Read moreWhen Should You Finish The Wood For Your Log Home?… Before Or After It’s Built?
Should you stain the logs or finish the wood for your log home before the home is completed or after? See the advantages to both methods.
Read moreRevealed: Log Homes Survive Fires Better Than Stick Frame Homes
Yes, log homes are actually safer against fires than traditional stick-frame homes. See why...
Read moreGreen Log Awards Recognize Green Products For Log Homes
The Green Log Awards recognize the best green products which help make people comfortable and safe in their homes and at work without damaging the planet.
Read moreHow To Build A Cheap Log Home
Did you know you can build a log home for less than $11,000? One man built the log home of his dreams for under $11,000! You can build a cheap log home, too. Here's how.
Read moreIs It Really This Easy To Build A Log Cabin?
Is it really possible to build your very own log cabin in just 11 steps?! Maybe....
Read moreHow To Finance Your Log Home
Log home lending is different for some banks than taking out a mortgage for a tract house or other conventional housing structure. Knowing what avenues to take when seeking log home financing will make your goals of obtaining a mortgage for your log home an easier, happier journey.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreAre 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.
Read moreHow To Feng Shui Your Home… Room By Room
Here's how to incorporate feng shui in the rooms of your home.
Read moreTravertine 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.
Read moreReasons 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.
Read moreColor 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.
Read moreBathroom 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.
Read moreDustless 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...
Read moreNew 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.
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