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What I would like to see discussed in the magazines . . .

What a great idea! - thanks for asking for our input. I would like to see some information/articles/discussions on the following topics:
1. land loans and construction loans - pros and cons of combining the two, how to find a knowledgeable loan company for either/both, and how to finance in these trying times. Also what to expect when negotiating land and/or construction loans. It is clear that many banks do not understand this process - where does one go for help?
2. Bathrooms - where to locate them inside your home; finishing interior logs for the shower; must haves, nice to have, and "in my dreams"; bathtubs - how many do we really need?; what value does it add to have a bath open into a second-master bedroom? versus just how many doors can that little bathroom have?; what about an outhouse? - is it practical or just for fun? it could be fun to have when one is on a lake - or if you have an outdoor hot tub or pool - is this practical to prevent wet folks from tracking into the house or just plain 'out there?"; discussion on the chemical or self contained toilets that do not require a septic tank (for the outhouse or the basement); what things in a bathroom add value to a home?; what tends to use up money - and not really worth it?; what about the end-line tankless water heaters? - how well do they work in areas where it freezes in the winter?; how many bathrooms are necessary in a home? and what is the minimum of what they should contain (shower or shower and tub - etc)?

OK that's it for now - more later. Dee

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Permalink Reply by Mike C on September 3, 2009 at 5:17pm: I would like to see an article on log home landscaping...with some pics of nice use of large rocks, bushes, trees etc. When I see a log home with no landscaping it looks kind of blah. When I see the pics with lots of nice landscaping and large rocks spread around, water, trees they look even more beautiful.

I am sure a landscaper would love to write it and advertise :-)

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Permalink Reply by Glenn V on October 14, 2009 at 8:24am: I've been reading several log home magazines for some time now. I don't think I have ever seen individual log home company interviews /profiles with lots of pictures of their facilities with information of the types of construction ,different logs ,styles , innovations and services each have. Kind of like a spotlight on different log home companies. Although they are mentioned in articles done with homeowners which you can see the homes styles and also short biographies in listings and once in a while company owners are just interviewed, I think it would be great to see pictures of their facilities.; ▶ Reply to This