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When it comes to home-design preference, we all have a different idea of the size and style of house that will perfectly suit our lifestyle. But no matter our tastes and needs, there's one thing we can all agree on: We all want to build a home that will go easy on our pocketbooks in the long run and maybe, just maybe, go easy on the planet as well.

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After Mike's post last week, we were lucky enough to have four straight days of GORGEOUS weather here in northern Virginia. Sure, it's back to 50 degrees and drizzle now, but if this past weekend was any indication of what we have to look forward to, something tells me Old Man Winter is on his way out. It's about time!



To celebrate the warm temps and beautiful sunshine, my husband and I spent… Continue

Well folks, in just five days we'll finally be able to say buh-bye to winter and officially welcome the spring season! But, here at Home Buyer Publications, we've already started working on our summer issues of the magazines, which means that we're spending our days writing about some of my favorite things: weekend cabins, beautiful back yards, gardening and landscaping, and summer vacations spent with family and friends. You know, all that great stuff that made you want to… Continue

How cool are these bowls from Loyal Loot Collective? I love the contrast of the modern, high-gloss centers and the reclaimed-bark exteriors (from fallen trees down due to infrastructure, re-landscaping, droughts or stormy weather). You can find the bowls online at Rose and Radish and… Continue

I've said it before and I'll say it again—you'll never find a more enthusiastic bunch than log home lovers!



Just wanted to send a quick "thank you" to everyone that's contributed to our new forum, From the Editors. Not only did we get some great responses about DIY projects, but many of you sent in ideas for other topics to be… Continue