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Log homes, log furniture and all things rustic - from the editor of the "Log Cabin Directory" and the "Log Furniture Directory".
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Loghomeology
The science behind log and timber frame homes Don't let 'em buffalo you! Log homes and timber frame structures are related to stick-built homes in the way buffalos are related to cows. There are many ...
Log Home Floorplans
The devil's in the details!Much of the fun in building a log or timberframe home is the design process. Converting that dream of yours into a workable structure is an art – and a science. It is one ...
Log and timber home shows
Are they worth it?Before I jump into today\'s topic, I feel the need to apologize for my two-week absence. The rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Yes, it has been far too long since my last ...
What's on your roof?
My 'unscientific' estimation is that when most people think of roofing options for their log home, composite (shingles), cedar shake or metal roofing are their only considerations. We might be missin...
Log home and timberframe shows
In my last post, I attempted to answer a question from a reader who asked, "Who makes the best log homes". I received a couple of emails and comments on this blog about that post. Today I'll make an...
Who makes the best log home?
A question was posted to my last blog that is one which we have all asked ourselves at one time or another. Bill’s question read:… My wife and I have been researching log homes and builders and c...
What's your problem?
Wikipedia defines a blog as "a user-generated website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject.....
Green building in DC?
An article was just published by Washington Free Weekly, entitled, This Modern World - Architect Travis Price balances green with sheen (read the full story here)."Mr. Price is one of the biggest name...
Reminder... a FREE timberframe home!
Last month I talked about HGTV's Dream Home sweepstakes and you can enter now. In fact, you can enter every day... but maybe you shouldn't bother as I plan on winning that home. A quick reminder for...