June 2016 Blog Posts (19)

Upgrading your home can mean a lot of different things to different people, and it's easy to limit your options and ideas. But adding on to your home doesn't have to be boring--there are many different ways to let your personality shine through. Here are seven tips varying from fun to practical which can help you…

Choosing windows for your log home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

Windows affect not only the look and feel of your home, but also its energy efficiency. Some log producers include a certain brand of window with their log package. Others leave the choice up to you. Either way, know what you’re getting:

Window Glazing

Windows…

Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, many families are getting ready to spend some time at their summer cabins. Here is a look at some tips you can use to get your vacation home ready for the summer months in just a few simple steps.

A Look at the Outside

Before you inspect the interior of your cabin, you might want to take a look at the walls, windows, roof, and foundation for any obvious signs of damage. Issues such as broken shingles must be taken care of…

Take one part architectural heritage and two parts highly functional design. Mix it well, and you have the perfect recipe for a beautifully rustic yet very modern log home... the new rustic log home!

There was a time when the word “rustic” was used to mean unrefined, artless — even backward. Those days are long gone. The term has come to embody the beauty and simplicity of nature, and in our technologically driven times, the pursuit of all things natural has become…

This popular HGTV and DIY Channel host has a strategy to help you get the log home you’ve been longing for. Read on for Scott McGillivray's log home tips.

If you’ve been contemplating taking the log home plunge but have been holding off, Scott McGillivray has some advice for you: “Now’s the time.”

As the host of the DIY Channel’s…

It’s not about how many square feet your little log home has, it’s what you do with it that counts.

By Donna Peak

The “tiny house” movement is everywhere. You can’t turn on a home-improvement channel without stumbling across a show featuring folks designing a “dream home” that’s 200 square feet and costs less to build than the price tag of most…

Buying a used log home doesn’t mean furnishing it from scratch!

Discounting cost, the easiest thing for a potential log-home owner to do when building from scratch is plan living space. Not enough room for what you want? Change dimensions, bump out a wall, add a room above the garage, move visitors to a guest wing.

But how many of us who are lusting for logs can truly discount cost? Maybe the smartest thing we can do is back up a truck to the door, load our accumulated…

Hectic schedules and busy calendars make it more important than ever for your home to feel as if it’s your sanctuary. It’s easy to declutter and organize your home so that it feels more relaxing, but it’s also a novel concept to ensure your home improvement upgrades make for a tranquil atmosphere. Ambiance is easy to achieve with a few simple home improvement…

6 reasons why a log home vaulted ceiling can fall flat.

It’s no secret that a log home vaulted ceiling makes a dramatic statement. I would venture to say that for resale, this kind of look sells the house quickly.

A vaulted ceiling implies lots of windows, hence lots of light, which is at the top of everyone’s list. A cathedral ceiling is also undeniably gorgeous.

You can set up the biggest Christmas tree you can imagine. And a large great room can hold plenty of…

Choosing windows for your log home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

Windows affect not only the look and feel of your home, but also its energy efficiency. Some log producers include a certain brand of window with their log package. Others leave the choice up to you. Either way, know what you’re getting:

Glazing.

Windows have three major glazing options: single glaze, double glaze and triple glaze. Climate will influence your…

Learn what it is that damages your log walls and how you can protect them. 

http://www.cabinintuition.com/log-walls-what-eats-them-what-preserves-them/

If there’s one thing my 30 years as a log home builder has taught me it’s that the average log home buyer doesn’t always understand his or her role in the construction process. Nor do they fully understand the builder’s role.

To help, I’ve devised an analogy that’s easy for most people to understand: sports.

You, the log home buyer, are the team owner. You select the players that will perform the best within your salary cap, aka, your budget.

At the end of the day,…

When it's time to renovate your home, it can be a daunting process from beginning to end. Those who are starting the process for the first time may be unfamiliar with certain steps to take. To avoid common mistakes that can occur, there are a few tips to follow to prevent disaster.



1. Making the Home Overly Trendy



You may dream of living in a trendy…

Outdoor events would be a great option with which you can enjoy some valuable time with your friends or family. You need not worry about or compromise on taste when you are outside especially when you have your own backpacking stove. There are number of recipes which you can cook and enjoy the fresh and delicious food any time and where ever you are with your…

The summer season is often when more people spend time at home and enjoy entertaining on their property. With higher temperatures and heat waves, the home can suffer from extensive amounts of damage. To prepare your home and get it ready for the…

While large homes may be right for some families, you don’t have to have a larger-than-life log home to make a statement. You can accentuate your built-in beauty (the log walls themselves) with meaningful and carefully chosen decorative appointments.

“A single dramatic piece of art or furniture can make a small space seem larger and more important and help compensate for the small room size,” shares John H. Wallace, senior designer at MossCreek Designs in Knoxville, Tennessee. “For…

Log home manufacturers may use the term “thru bolt." For the log home manufacturers that do use them, you may wonder what it is & what it does.

We spoke with Doug Parsons, president of Appalachian Log Structures in Ripley, West Virginia, to get some answers.

“The reasons to include thru bolts in a design can differ between companies. We started…

A lot of people would say that they don’t have as much money as they want, but very few realize how many DIY hacks would save them a bundle over the next few days, weeks and months. These four DIY ideas will help you out with your budget without sacrificing the things you need. Before you know it, you’ll be looking for all different ways to take matters into your own…

Once the days become longer and hotter, homeowners need to get serious about taking care of their yard. Failing to get your property ready for the hotter summer months could result in dead plants and an unattractive lawn. Here are some quick tips you can use to make sure your yard stays vibrant and healthy this summer.

Start Collecting Your…