Link the Past with Your Future Post and beam construction methods date back 300 years. A post and beam house is both sturdy and functional. The dramatic posts and beams are classic in their appeal and the structures are exceptionally strong! Exactly like it sounds, post and beam construction is a system of building that has a […]
Luxury Log Cabin
Fireplace Mantle Decor for your Log Home
Fireplace Mantle Decorating Ideas Fireplace mantle décor, central to a common area, should be carefully chosen. These photos show fireplace mantle decorating ideas. Your fireplace is front and center, a main attraction in your Great Room. And often the most used sitting and visiting area is situated, in front of the fireplace. Your fireplace mantle […]
The Low Down on Log Cabin Kit Homes
Custom Log Homes from Log Cabin Kits? Log cabin kit homes are very popular and come in every shape and size imaginable, from luxury log homes to tiny weekender log cabins or even rustic hunting lodges. And fortunately, you can find log home prices for every budget. Gone are the days of trudging out into the woods to find logs for […]
Green Building Materials
There are many green building materials on the market that can make your home healthier and more comfortable, if you are building or improving your current home. If you are able to find a green home builder in your area, most of the details for construction of your home will be handled by him. However, if you are working […]
Eco Green Living
Ecologically Friendly Timber Frame Homes Eco green living in ecologically friendly timber frame homes offers several important ecological advantages, in addition to providing you with an incredibly beautiful structure! Timber frame homes combine beauty and function into one very green package. Although their appearance resembles that of their medieval European cousins, modern timber frame homes have […]
Wildlife Dinnerware in a Rustic Setting
Why Wildlife Dinnerware? Our fascination with wildlife goes back hundreds of years. While the earliest wildlife watchers were observing animals, learning how to capture them for food, modern day observers may not be hunters. Truthfully, it’s just fun to watch wildlife in your backyard or when you are staying in a cabin while on vacation. […]
Bathroom Curtains for Log Homes
Bathroom curtains for log homes do not have to be hum drum, and you can use them to coordinate your master bedroom with your bath. Window treatments or bathroom curtains for log homes do need to provide privacy and a feeling of comfort in the bath. Depending on where you live, and how much privacy […]
Why Decorating a Log Home is a Challenge
Decorating a log home presents a challenge on many fronts. When you understand why, you will be better prepared to get the job done right. In addition to your “bumpy walls”, there are a number of other issues to consider, when planning your log cabin rustic décor. You will need to decide on a theme […]
Disadvantages of Green Building
The disadvantages of green building can deter some people from eco green living and construction of a sustainable house. However, most people find that the advantages to using eco-friendly materials and building methods greatly outweigh the disadvantages of green building. Planning to get started on your log or timber home soon? You’ll need to decide whether you want to […]
Choosing Log Home Plans
Putting the Horse Before the Cart Finding log home plans that suit your needs, is one of the most important steps that you will take, if you are building a log or timber frame home. And, while it may look easy, once you actually start the process, you’ll find that there are a lot of things to consider and many […]