The History of the Laundry Room

The History of the Laundry Room

The laundry room may well be the unsung hero of the modern-day log home. While we may only give thought to our washers and dryers when they have problems, these modern appliances save tremendous amounts of time. Laundry used to take around a day of hard labor per...
Log Home Living – The Perfect Backdrop for Sustainable Choices

Log Home Living – The Perfect Backdrop for Sustainable Choices

For many modern homeowners, sustainable living is an important part of how their homes are constructed. Real Log Homes are an excellent starting point for a sustainable home, since the wood used in our logs is a renewable and recyclable resource. To reduce energy use,...
Winter Garden Planning for Your Log Home

Winter Garden Planning for Your Log Home

While dreary winter weather can make it seem like spring will never arrive, now is the perfect time to plan your garden for the coming growing season. Whether you wish to garden for food or visual appeal, planning now can help ensure that your garden is productive...
Is a Backup Generator Worth the Cost for My Log Home?

Is a Backup Generator Worth the Cost for My Log Home?

In the past, we have talked about using a generator for electricity in an “off-the-grid” log home. Increasingly, many people are opting to install generators as backup power for when the grid power fails. Like most home remodeling projects, a generator will not likely...
Designing the Perfect Baker’s Kitchen for the Log Home

Designing the Perfect Baker’s Kitchen for the Log Home

Winter is in full swing throughout the United States, with many areas of the country recovering from winter storms or preparing for the onslaught of approaching ones. With the cold and wet weather outside, it seems like the perfect time to bake a nice, warm treat (and...