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Our grandparents had the right idea when they hung their laundry outside to air dry. Today, families looking not only to save on fuel consumption but also keep clothes from excess wear are returning to outdoor drying as a simple money-saving solution. It’s estimated that most families can save about $100 a year by line… Read more »

Finding the right builder to construct your log home requires a certain amount of research. If you’ve never built a home before, the interviewing process can be daunting. We spoke with one of our most experienced log home builders, Steve Howard, owner of Howard Construction, in Berwick, Maine. Steve has been building log homes for… Read more »

With so much discussion about reducing oil consumption and increasing alternative energy possibilities, many states and individual companies are re-examining more traditional sources for heat, including electricity. On a system-wide basis, most alternative energy sources will be producing electricity. As a result, we thought an examination of one new way to utilize electricity for domestic… Read more »

Professional style ranges are now a must-have in modern kitchens, but what many people don’t realize is how much more heat these high-end ranges produce. And with high heat, comes the production of more steam and smoke along with cooking odors. Open plan log homes make ventilation and exhaust control an important part of planning… Read more »

Looking for something different for interior doors in your log home? We think these Simpson Lumicor resin doors  might just do the trick. Simpson offers the Lumicor panels in French style doors to add a special decorative touch to interior spaces. The Lumicor resin panels are translucent to conduct light into interior spaces and are… Read more »

Low-flow shower heads don’t have to mean less power or glamour. Water usage can be reduced significantly with low-flow water fixtures. Many manufacturers have risen to the challenge of providing a satisfying natural rain shower experience with less water. The Storm  from Oxygenics offers 54 powerful spray nozzles that provide 30% more water pressure compared… Read more »

For most log home owners who build in rural areas, the water well is an essential element to the planning for a new log home. Wells can be an expensive part of a home’s infrastructure, so it pays to understand the process. Locating water for a well — art or science?The art of water location,… Read more »

Washing windows, spreading mulch and raking the lawn—all regular parts of your spring-cleaning routine. When you start your spring projects, don’t forget the exterior of your cedar log home. Here are some simple tips and products that can help to brighten the finish on your home as well as some general steps that you should… Read more »

With household budgets feeling the pinch, adding color accents is one way to refresh and brighten any area, inside or out. To make it work, select a color that contrasts or complements the big blocks of color in an area. Sofas, bedspreads, appliances or bath fixtures are large items that can dominate the look of… Read more »