Why is Chinking Important to Your Log Home?

Posted on Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
It's no wonder that so many people are drawn towards living in log homes. They are beautiful and have an adventurous, outdoor feel to them that is unlike any other home. However, with all of the perks, there is a host of maintenance and knowledge that goes hand in hand with living in a log home. ...
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5 Maintenance Tips for Any Log Home Owner

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
There are very few things that can compare to the warmth and simple beauty of a log home. It's fun to take the time to enjoy your home, but it's also going to be important you make sure that you pr...
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What Species of Wood Make the Best Log Homes?

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Making the big decision to build a log home is an exciting one. You’re probably already imagining yourself curled up on the couch with a mug of something warm, enjoying your surroundings. But befor...
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Protecting Your Log Home from Intruders

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
It doesn’t matter where you live, what type of home you live in or who you are, no one is immune to home invasions. And when it comes to the people who perpetuate these crimes, some are brazen enou...
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Ten, Funky Ways to Use Logs

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Logs---they are one of nature’s most versatile gifts! From furniture to firewood to building material for log-homes---they are a miracle in the rough. And whether left alone, painted or beautified ...
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Building A Treehouse—Starting with the Fundamentals!

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Talk about a ‘lofty’ idea! Building a tree house that can literally be lived in would be a fantasy for many adults, but there are plenty of people around the world who have followed through with bu...
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Smart Energy Solutions for Your LogHome

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Americans who are choosing to transition from living in traditional homes to log-homes is on the increase; and here are just a few statistics from the American Institute of Architects that are intr...
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The Best Places to Build A Log Home

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
So, where are the best places to build a log home? Some might say that is a fairly subjective question; and frankly, it is. But with that in mind, it can’t be argued that there are some locations i...
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Awesome DIY Lighting Ideas for the Outside of your Home!

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Lighting sets the mood! If your deck, patio, garden or front-porch needs a boost of mood-enhancement, then adding lighting to strategic spaces can be done easily and inexpensively. You don’t have t...
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Decorating Outdoors - Hanging Gardens

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
If you want to add one or more hanging gardens to a portion of your home’s landscape, the first thing that should be mentioned is that any wild plants growing out of, and drooping from, gutters do ...
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Patio and Deck Ideas - Transform Your Home’s Exterior into Something Extraordinary!

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
For many families, the patio area of their home is their oasis—their escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world where deadlines become forgotten, traffic jams are left behind and hard-to-h...
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Log Home Lighting Tips - Create That Mood!

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
 Did you know that darker-colored logs in log homes will absorb a good 50% of the light that emanates from lamps, overhead lighting and chandeliers? But don’t let that discourage you! Lighting syst...
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