Archive for June, 2009

Take a Look at the Different Styles for a Log Shed

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Take a Look at the Different Styles for a Log Shed

A log shed is a great idea, as it can go very well with a log home. They can also work well with homes made of other materials. In fact, this can be an amazing way to show off the beauty of your yard. No one likes to live in a home that is cluttered so give yourself the room you need.

When it comes to finding a log shed, you will be h (more…)

Work from Home the Effective Way with a Log Cabin

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Work from Home the Effective Way with a Log Cabin

Is it proving difficult to work at home as you don’t have enough space or you keep getting distracted by others?  If this is the situation then it is worth thinking about erecting a log cabin in your garden which you can then use as your home office.  Home office log cabins not only offer you additional space but it takes far less time to construct one of these compared to putting an extension on your home.

The first that you will soon l (more…)

The Best Things About Log Cabin Kits

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
The Best Things About Log Cabin Kits

For people who wish to experience the goodness of living in a country-style home, they could easily resort to log cabins. These types of homes provide the kind of comfort and style that is totally different from the city.

One of the best things about building and using log cabins is that these types of homes provide inexpensive means of having a reliable and durable dwelling.

Since its inception in the 18th century, log (more…)

When Building a Log Cabin There are Some Major Cost Factors

Sunday, June 21st, 2009
When Building a Log Cabin There are Some Major Cost Factors

Having a log cabin built is an exciting time. Whether you are building a log cabin in the mountains to get away to or you are building one to live in permanently, it can be a beautiful home to live in. But just like any other home on the market, it can become quite expensive to construct one.

When having a log home built or you, there are some major cost factors you will want to take into consideration. There are several things you can do (more…)

The Popularity of Log Cabins

Monday, June 15th, 2009
The Popularity of Log Cabins

Traditionally log cabins were found in wooded areas, where the construction material was at hand. In North America they were built by early settlers and by hunters, loggers, and other wilderness dwellers, and were associated by many people with simplicity and self reliance. Since the days of the early settlers in North America, women would make quilts that represented log cabins on the prairie. The red centre squares were for the hearth, the ligh (more…)

Beautiful Mountain Cabins – Great Smokey Mountain Cabins

Friday, June 12th, 2009
Beautiful Mountain Cabins - Great Smokey Mountain Cabins

This year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary, everyone is invited to explore their exquisite view with freshness and grandness. Situated in the area of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky National Park is a dream for every nature enthusiats and lovers. Plenty of wildlife nature, crystal clear of water in their natural waterfalls have boasted their pristine, boundaries of around half million acre (more…)

Log Staining Tips for Log Cabins

Friday, June 12th, 2009
Log Staining Tips for Log Cabins

Staining a log cabin is a big job. You want to do it right to justify all your hard work. Follow these tips to give you a job you can be proud of and a cabin that will look beautiful for years to come.

Clean the logs first

New logs have mill glaze, road dirt and sawdust on them, old logs have spider webs, mildew and dirt splashes. Scrub by hand with TSP and bleach, if needed, and hose off gently. If (more…)