Real Craftsmanship With Timber Frame Joinery Timber frame houses are very popular for both vacation and year-round homes, because of their strength and durability and because of their incredible beauty. Timber houses built today are similar to timber frame buildings of several hundred years ago. And they are both beautiful and durable—typically lasting well over […]
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Structural Insulated Panel Homes
What are Structural Insulated Panel Homes Like? Structural insulated panel homes may go up faster, save you lots of energy over the years and give you a really strong house. What are they like to live in? Well, to know that, you need to talk to someone who lives or has lived in a structural […]
Log Home Pictures to Help You Plan
Collect Log Home Pictures Log home pictures, worth a thousand words, can give you good ideas for choosing a house plan or altering one to suit your needs. Our log cabin pictures are photos of real homes that people live in. They are not house models or stage sets of pretend log cabins and homes. […]
Post and Beam Homes
Post and beam homes are popular for luxury homes and lodges and also for vacation get-aways. Noted for its strength and endurance, post and beam construction is also strikingly beautiful! Almost a forgotten art, post and beam construction dates back several hundred years. And many of those original buildings, both homes and barns, are still standing […]
What are Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, are one of the newer technologies for building. The panels go together quickly, saving on labor, they reduce onsite construction waste and they provide superior insulating qualities. Not only that, but they are a “green” technology! There are a number of advantages to building with structural insulated panels, and many […]
Why Timber Frame Houses?
Timber Frame Houses Have Big Timbers Timber frame home style is popular with green living enthusiasts who want to use renewable resources and enjoy the magnificent beauty of big timbers and quality craftsmanship. These lovely homes can be large or small, and they can be plain or fancy. But, the one thing they all have in common is authenticity. […]
7 Questions to Ask about a Log Cabin Home Builders
When considering one of the log cabin home builders, there are 7 questions that you need to ask BEFORE your hire a builder for your new home. Building a new log home is a major undertaking, and in order to make it as smooth as possible, you need to choose the right builder, a match […]
Building a Log Cabin – How to Get Started
Building a log cabin or timber frame home can overwhelm you, but, if you take a deep breath and follow these easy steps, it will be fun, if not relaxing! The secret to building a log cabin without losing your mind or your spouse, is to break the process down into manageable pieces—and stay organized! So how […]
Rustic Kitchen Cabinets in Log Homes
Rustic kitchen cabinets add character to rustic log home kitchens. Your choice of wood and the design of the cabinets both play an important part in achieving the look that you want. Some woods give a more informal look while others will give your kitchen cabinets and rustic kitchen a more sophisticated and elegant look. Kitchen cabinets often […]
Your Country Bathroom Decor
Give Your Country Bathroom a Facelift! You can easily give your country bathroom a face lift, without the cost and hassle of building a new home. Transform your dingy bath into a lovely country bathroom with rustic décor! With just a little effort, your bathroom can literally look like a new bath. Remodeling your bathroom or just […]
Log Home Windows for Your New Home
Log home windows need to be energy efficient because log homes often have very large windows or a wall of windows. Using the best energy efficient windows is critical to the energy efficiency of your new log or timber home. Lesser quality windows are like a black hole for escaping energy! High performance windows will save you […]
What are SIPs or Structural Insulated Panels?
Structural Insulated Panels Defined What are SIPs panels? The full name is structural insulated panels. They are used in construction and they have a number of advantages. Incredibly energy efficient, they are strong, eco-friendly and go up fast! Structural insulated panels are high performance panels, made of rigid foam insulation that is sandwiched between two […]