Introduce Yourself! 265 Replies

Welcome to The Log Home Neighborhood! We're glad you stopped by.Feel free to introduce yourself here, or, create a profile and start uploading photos and videos, start blogging, join groups and take advantage of all the best resources the The Log Home Neighborhood has to offer.Oh, and by the way, I'm the Neighborhood Host - so let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns and I'll be more than happy to accommodate you!Continue

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Started by Neighborhood Host in Welcome to the Log Home Forum. Last reply by Matthew Stravitz 12 hours ago.

Need experienced chinker/caulker in northeast Texas. 25 Replies

Anybody know of an experienced chinker/caulker for log cabins in Northeast Texas? I have three log cabins erected at the same location & need the chinking done. …Continue

Started by Mark Francis in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Mark Francis 17 hours ago.

salvagable? 3 Replies

I was just wondering if this is a project i should try to save or scrap it and start fresh? It seems some of the support beams are starting to rot on the exterior and a strange black discoloration on the south side of the exterior... Any information will be greatly a appreciated. thankszacContinue

Started by zac sloan in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by CharisB on Tuesday.

Looking for Eccentric Builders 2 Replies

Hi Everyone!I am working on a research project with a television development studio and we are looking for big characters in the log cabin building space. We want to find people who aren't afraid to get dirty and really make the most out of building a man cave type of cabin. Vacation homes, hunting cabins, off the grid retreats, whatever it may be that is your specialty we want to hear from you if you are passionate and make a living helping people build the perfect rustic space. I can be…Continue

Started by Lisa in Just For Fun. Last reply by Colin O'Hara Nov 23.

Log Home Developments in New England 7 Replies

Hi-Anyone know of any log home developments/neighborhoods in a mountain setting in the New England area?  We're not looking for a vacation property.  Rather, this would be our year round residence.  Any ideas?Continue

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Started by Michael Silvia in Welcome to the Log Home Forum. Last reply by Colin O'Hara Nov 23.

Insurance Woes 5 Replies

So I buy property in KY and I build a stunning log home up on a hill and NO ONE will insure me.  The only quote that Farm Bureau who insures the TRAILER we were living in that was on the property is for almost 5K a year.  Anyone have any ideas since the recent tornado was only half mile north of us.Continue

Started by Carolyn Kaminski in Issues, Questions, Suggestions, Complaints (and Compliments!). Last reply by Chris Wood Nov 22.

Exterior maintenance (on Long Island, NY) 6 Replies

Does anyone of any reliable company or contractor familiar with exterior log home maintenance and that comes to Long Island, NY. I purchased a home 2 years ago and looking for some help on the upkeep of the outsideContinue

Started by Candido Rocha in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Chris Wood Nov 21.

Building in phases - heating and cooling considerations 2 Replies

Looking for recommendations, advise, comments for heating & cooling for a log home we'll be building in phases.  Phase 1 will be a tiny cabin - essentially this will be the future master suite but used as a 1 room w/ bathroom cabin until we can build phase 2 of the home (great room, kitchen, loft, another bathroom, 2 more small bedrooms).  We're in the Sierra foothills in California at 4000 ft elevation which means winters get some snow that may stay for a few days and summers do get a dry…Continue

Started by Cynthia Gugg in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Scott Castle Nov 20.