Energy efficiency is an important factor to consider when buying or building any home. When it comes to log homes, there are many factors that will affect the efficiency. With energy prices climbing every year and many states implementing stricter energy codes, many people reach out to us with questions regarding the efficiency of log […]
Author Archives: Justin Palmer
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Jul
Jul
If you are thinking about moving your cabin or log home, you are not alone. Many people weigh the option of moving their cabins each year. Many things will affect how successful the move will be and if it is cost affective to move your log home. The simple answer to: Can A Log Home […]
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Jun
Jun
Florida has hurricanes, California has earthquakes, and much of the Midwest gets frequent tornadoes. How do log homes standup to other home types in theses diverse types of extreme weather? Log homes have been around for hundreds of years. While they have changed greatly, the concept is still the same, stack logs on top of […]
Cabin Guides, General Maintenance, Maintenance, Restoration, Stains and Chinking
Can Log Homes Be Painted?
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Jun
Jun
If you have a log home that needs new life, you may be considering painting it. I’ve seen log homes with a dark red and even some painted white that actually look good. But is this a good idea? Sometimes something that may look good can cause other problems. It can also hurt your resale […]
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Jun
Jun
You don’t have to build a log home to get the log home look. Log siding is a great alternative to full logs and still gets you that log home look. If you are torn between building a log home and using log siding, we will help you with a side by side comparison. While […]
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May
May
Log home kits are a great way to build the log home of your dreams at a much faster pace. When building a log home, you have a few options. You could cut the trees yourself and build your own, you can go with a custom Amish built cabin, or order a kit. Most people […]
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May
May
If you are a cabin dreamer who is looking to join the cabin club, you will most likely be torn between building and buying. The main question that people have when deciding on whether to buy or build is; which is more affordable? The answer to this question is going to vary depending on many […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are thinking about buying or building a cabin as an investment, you may want consider these tips. Looking at a cabin as an investment is different from looking at one for personal use only. Even if you are looking at buying or building a cabin or log home, you may still want to […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are looking to grow your vacation rental, then you will want to post your rental on as many places as possible. The more exposure that your rental gets the more likely it is to stay full. There are many places that are completely free to post your rental. While it may take a […]
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Mar
Mar
With many people starting rentals it can be hard to keep your vacation rental fully booked. The great thing about the internet is that you don’t need a fortune to promote your rental. There are plenty of free ways to market your vacation rental. Here are the top free ways to promote your vacation rental. […]
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