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If We Could Build Our Log Home Over Again… Some Things We Would Do Differently

We built a log cabin that is CLOSE to our dream log home, but a few things are lacking. Here are a few things that we would do differently if we were to build a log home again.

Reasons To Add A Basement To Your Log Home, Plus How To Build A Basement On A Budget

Need more space in your log home?... Consider a walk out basement! Here are some great reasons to consider building a log home with a basement, plus tips for building your basement while still staying within your log home budget.

Looking For Green Log Home Products & Building Supplies?

Here's a great list of environmentally-friendly green log home products and suppliers. So, if you're trying to make your currently log home more green or you'll soon be building your very own green log home, here are some companies that will make your life easier!

How To Make Basement Columns, Support Poles And Pillars In Your House Look Like Real Trees

The look of exposed trees brings a bit of nature indoors. And who doesn't want to bring a little outdoors in, right? Especially in a log home! Here's how you can create the look of real trees inside your home -- particular around pillars, columns, and poles located in the basement, near stairways, and around kitchen islands & bars.

Pictures Of Rustic Columns & Poles Inside Log Homes …Some Are Real Trees!

If log homes are your thing and 'rustic' is your game, then you're going to love these pictures of REAL tree accents and the use of rustic looking logs -- or heavy timber -- inside a log home. You'll also see photos of fun ways to incorporate trees and heavy timber logs into the EXTERIOR characteristics of your log home.

Which Is Best?… A Basement Garage, A Separate Attached Garage, Or A Detached Garage?

I learned a few things about the differences between attached garages vs detached garages vs basement garages. Here's what I found...

Pre-Cast Basement Walls & Foundation From Superior Walls

We are considering using Superior Walls for concrete walls in the basement of our log home. Superior Walls are a pre-cast -- not pre-fab -- concrete foundation and insulated wall system. These basement walls are the BEST if you're wanting an energy-efficient home.

What Do You Think About Geothermal Energy & Prefab Basement Walls?

We're trying to 'build green' with our new log home, but there are some challenges. Here are our thoughts on geothermal energy and prefab basements.