Submitted by: Jan Burmistroff
Of all the known expenditures associated with a log house, the roof appears to be the one that is most tricky and costly. Aside that, that structure will have to be done very well. The least error with the roofing can result in leakage and consequently wood rot. Again, a bad roof will make the house lose its aesthetics. It is for these reasons that many people are investing both time and extra money to ensure that tear log house roofs are in order. Continue reading
Submitted by: Ralph Bredahl
Becoming eco friendly is the newest favorite pastime but while everyone has their own reasons for “going green” the underlying theme is green could be your wallet’s ally.
Everything from conserving water and energy to other essential environmentally conscious choices can put more money back in your pocket and homebuyers are considering these options when purchasing a home. Continue reading
Submitted by: Tom Heatherington
In case you haven’t noticed, the world is “going to hell in a handbasket”. No one knows where that phrase comes from or what it means exactly, but the implication is understood by anyone who hears it – that things seem to be out of control. If you watch the evening news, read today’s headlines, or listen to the radio then you know what I am talking about. The world is going to hell in a handbasket. So what does the world’s demise have to do with the title of this article? That’s easy, in a world out of control, there’s just something miraculous about logs that creates peace and tranquility in my life. Continue reading
Submitted by: David Buster
Log cabin kit homes – what are they? Log cabin building kits are logs that have been cut, milled, dried and shaped into ‘packages’ called log cabin kit homes. These cabin kits can be as simple as the logs and fasteners only, or the kits can include nearly all of the exterior components of the cabin. The other main kind of log cabin home would be a ‘handcrafted home’, one where the logs are shaped by hand using special tools. Continue reading
Submitted by: David Buster
Log home kit prices for a variety of kits can easily be found online. Generally, to buy log home kits will be cheaper than to build a ‘handcrafted’ log home where the logs will be shaped one at a time using special hand tools.
However, before you buy log home kits, be sure you understand three main ways you can control the log home kit prices and the final built cost. One of your goals should be to arrive at a budgeted amount that includes everything – log home kit costs, the land and site work costs – and to finish your project at or below that budgeted amount. Continue reading
Submitted by: David Buster
In log home interiors and log home interior design, the shape and color of the log wood selected is most important since the log wood used will reflect a range of moods, complexities and emotions.
In general, the logs in log home interiors will be the most visual and dynamic element around which all else will revolve. How much log wood is used in log home interiors is a major decision. Log home interior design today seldom uses logs for every wall in the home. Continue reading
Submitted by: Dorian Warner
Having a good home residence is one of the most profound goals of any individual. A handcrafted log home may just be a perfect place for you to stay if you are more attuned to experience the natural beauty of nature. Log homes provide a relaxing, homey touch because of the materials used for this type of house construction. Continue reading
Submitted by: Tom Heatherington
A friend of mine, who knows about my passion and fascination with log homes, recently asked me why I was so captivated with log home living. “Why a log home”, he asked. “What’s so special about a house that looks like Abe Lincoln built it?” His question reminded me of a slogan made famous by Harley-Davidson that said, “If I have to explain, you wouldn’t understand”. But let me try anyway… Continue reading
Submitted by: Joe Vadke
Nowadays, over 80% of homeowners around urban regions hold modular log homes. These log homes are build up of smooth, packaged and uniformed processed woods. Mainly from the woods fir, pine, spruce and cedar are used for building these types of homes. As these minced logs have been smoothen by giving out at the axiom mills, they are fine option for easy – to meet log cabin. These modular log homes contains the attractive look and sense of idyllic log homes without the customary logs homes infuriating factor of primary cabin and terrace. Westerns red- cedar or else white pine is believed as some of the foremost wood genus to fabricate log cabins. Woods are considered as the most natural and environment friendly resources.
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Submitted by: Jack G. Jones
A good solid log residence looks very good when it’s carried out accurately, however when you leave it without having preservation for far too long it will start to degrade and start to appear weathered. You may be experiencing the influences that the environment has on your logs or perhaps it might be that you happen to be a new comer to this sort of home and you simply want to learn precisely what should be performed to ensure that it stays looking positive. Whatever your concern is you really should understand this short article in order to avoid the actual hurdles of possessing a log building. Continue reading
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