New Home Design & Must-Have “Necessities”… If Money Were No Object
If 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…
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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!
The Exterior Doors We Chose For Our Log Home
We recently picked out 7 exterior doors for our new log home. Here are the ones we selected…
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…
Log Homes And Hurricanes… Can A Log Cabin Survive Strong Winds And Tornadoes?
With hurricane season upon us — June 1 through November 30 — I thought it might be worthwhile to see how well log homes fare under typical hurricane conditions. You’ll also find some excellent tips here if you are currently building a log home and you want it to be able to withstand hurricane force winds!
What’s Hot and What’s Not In Home Building Right Now
John Anthony put together a nice little summary of what’s hot and what’s not in terms of home design and remodeling these days. John’s report was based on research he conducted for the National Association of Realtors. I summarize them here to keep people thinking about ‘the big picture’ and the wide variety of options you have available to you when building or remodeling a home, based on current trends.
How Long Do Things Last? What’s The Life Expectancy Of Home Components?
Have you given any thought to just how long those things that you’re installing are going to last? I have. Recently the National Association of Home Builders — NAHB — shed some light on the life expectancy of common components inside a home. Have a look…
The Great Northern Door Company: A Great Company For Rustic, Wooden Garage Doors
I’d always admired what I call ‘barn-looking’ garage doors — you know, with the criss-crossed wooden slats that give a door that rustic, barn-like look. But I figured they were either a pipe dream, because they’d be too expensive, or that Jim wouldn’t like them. But after seeing the doors available from The Great Northern Door Company, we’re pretty sure we’re going this route now!
Subdivision Pet Peeves Make ‘Living The Log Home Lifestyle’ Much More Attractive
Here’s a growing list of the reasons that I look forward to moving OUT of a ‘traditional home’ in a ‘traditional subdivision’ and INTO a non-traditional home — a log home — in a non-traditional setting — on a lake.
New Garage Tips & Facts About Garages In Today’s Homes
Here are some garage tips that might come in handy when designing your garage bays, choosing your garage doors & openers, and laying out the storage space in your new home — both inside and outside. One thing’s for sure: You want to be able to accommodate your families growing needs. By including adequate space in your new garage, you could alleviate a lot of headaches later!
