Your Log Home

While log homes can provide a quaint retreat from the stresses of the modern lifestyle and a strikingly gorgeous fulltime residence, they face a unique set of maintenance challenges compared to houses made from more protected, permanent substances such as brick or stucco. When the leaves start to darken from green to red or amber, it would be an ideal time to do a routine annual check up on your home.Step 1: Scouring over you’re the exterior walls of your home, be on the lookout for any indicators of insect infestation. A series of smaller holes surrounded by wood shavings are often left behind by wood feasting bugs and serve as a tell tale sign your home may be in need of some insect control. You should also be wary of any log discoloration which could signify a potential mold problem. (more…)

You’ve planned out every detail of the cabin you’ve always dreamed of, but one seemingly obvious question is often overlooked by first time log home builders. What type of wood is right for you? Building a cabin is not quite the simplistic process you remember from playing with your Lincoln Logs. There are many different varieties of tree used to make a cabin, each giving it a certain feel or quality to suit the owner’s need. Here is a look at some of the benefits a few of the popular wood types offer:White Pine Log homes made from white pine are among the more common log built dwellings , particularly in the eastern United States. This wood runs in a lighter color, generally ranging from a pale, off-white color to a slightly darker yellow or brown. It is also relatively inexpensive, considering the quality. Its low density leads to durability in both warmer and cooler temperatures making it an very reasonable choice for people building seasonal homes. (more…)

One of the few downsides to having your cozy log home out and away from urban and suburban sprawl is the problem of high speed internet access. Unless a cable company happens to have strung cables nearby, or you just happen to live in the woods very near a telephone switching office, you are stuck with the dial up option or expensive cell based services, which if you only have a couple of cell phone bars on your porch, isn’t really an option either. Fortunately there is another option, satellite broadband internet service. (more…)

Many things come to mind when thinking of a log home; perhaps a fireplace, family getaways, and living the American dream. This is only part of the reason that the log home industry has seen such a significant increase in log cabins and homes though. Contrary to popular belief, log cabins can be quite large and extravagant. While the log homes are similar to traditional style rural housing, they have become quite modernized and are often built to the specifications of the buyer. There are various designs and styles available for every budget and taste. However, the number of these homes being built in rural communities has also increased. (more…)

In this day and time of hectic lifestyles, many of us are looking for a way to slow down and relax. How relaxing is it to come home from a hard day’s work only to hear cars zooming by and neighbors playing loud music? Can you imagine how peaceful life would be if you lived in a quiet rural area in a beautiful log home? With a little bit of planning and ingenuity, that dream can become a reality!The most important step in log cabin living is to find the perfect location. Once you’ve decided on a location, it is important to get your financing in order. If you meet with your banker or mortgage broker in advance, you will have a good idea of how much money you can spend on your new home. After your budget is ready, the next decision is whether you will build your own cabin or purchase one that is already built and move-in ready. If you opt to build your own cabin, you can hire a home builder or you could even use a kit to literally build the home yourself. Can you imagine how gratifying it would be to know that you built your log cabin with your own two hands? (more…)

Have you ever thought about living in a place that lets you express your love for nature, and gets you out of the hustle and bustle of the city? One of the greatest things about a log home is that you can live in a rural location where the pace of life slows down where you can enjoy some of the finer points in life like a nice sunny day, or enjoy a nice breeze during an afternoon while sitting on the porch. Unfortunately, being out in rural area can have some draw backs as well.Security of your home can be an issue for example and something you need to consider when living far apart from other neighbors. Using an alarm system like ADT security is a helpful service for those who choose to live in a log home in a rural area. (more…)

Many people are giving up life in the city for a simpler, more relaxing existence. Recently there has been a huge push toward organic food and environmentally friendly living. People are going so far as to build their own home that looks unlike most of the other cookie-cutter homes that can be found in suburbs all across the country. People are rebelling because they’ve started to realize that log homes can most often be a more suitable dwelling for a person who appreciates rural living. Log cabins can be as sturdy, safe and comfortable as any suburb home, but a log cabin will more truly reflect who you are as a person and homeowner. (more…)