Timber frame homes are beautiful to look at and amazingly comfortable to live in. No wonder, then, that so many people are choosing to build their dream house with a timber frame rather than opting for a conventional building method. Timber frame homes were the first...
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Carpenter Bees and Log Homes
Log homes are gorgeous to look at. They emit a special kind of warm, cozy feeling. As a bonus, they require little maintenance if they have been built from quality logs with careful craftsmanship. Wood, however, is a natural material and sometimes it requires extra...
Should I Stain My Log Home?
Your logs need to be protected from the elements, so staining them is a good idea. Logs are made from wood. Without staining, the rain, dust, wind, and hail will slowly decay your logs, causing them to rot as dampness settles in. If you want to enjoy the beauty of...
What Is Chinking? Is It Necessary For A Log Home?
What Is Chinking on a Log Home? Wood logs are not uniform: that’s the beauty of nature and what makes a log home so unique and amazing. In fact, and unlike other kinds of buildings, log homes are alive. Wood shrinks and expands with temperature changes and log home...
Energy Efficiency and Log Homes
Are Log Homes Energy-Efficient? Nothing compares to the cozy, snuggly feeling of a log home. Nestled under tall trees in the midst of a lush forest, a log home is the perfect place to relax, kick off your shoes, and enjoy life. However, with the recent emphasis on...
What are the threats to log homes?
With special care, maintenance and attention to details, a log home can become a family house passed from one generation to the other.
Building on Sloped Lots Versus Flat Lots
Do you prefer a mountain life aura for your cozy log cabin home, or something more little-house-on-the-prairie-esque? The aesthetic of your home is simply one of the many considerations that should be addressed before choosing a lot to build on! Pros of Sloped Land...
6 Low Maintenance Log Cabin Ideas for Landscaping
Landscaping can take a lot of work. However, when done right, the land around your home could look amazing and still require almost no effort! 1 - Use a lot of mulch! Mulch, which is any natural material that coats the top layer of soil, has a lot of perks! If you...
3 Tips For Choosing the Right Log Home Kit
A log cabin kit is a great way to get started on the construction of your new home! Before log fabrication, delivery, and assembly, the first step is drafting your perfect home. How do you know what kind of log home kit is best for you? 1 - Think about size Do you...
Things to Consider for Your Log Cabin Fireplace
A fireplace is a cozy, traditional addition to any home. Depending on the type that you choose, there are certain things you should consider before adding this piece to the plan for your log home. There are several different kinds of fireplaces. What are the...
