June 2011 Blog Posts (12)

Mr. Seals knows how to recycle. Not newspapers or cans, but 16 foot logs.

 

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One of my favorite things to do at the cabin is take a long ATV ride to explore the country roads.  The roads are mainly dirt, barely wide enough for two cars to pass, and generally deserted.  If we pass one car on an hour long ride, there's too much traffic!  I especially look forward to the unexpected things we see along the way.  Here is one of my favorites:









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anyone have any lideas to make our mailbox look better. We had an old utility pole and used that but it needs to look better than it does. IDEAS!!!!

Most homeowners spend more time designing their kitchen than any other area of their home, and with good reason — creating a kitchen that perfectly fits your needs takes a lot of thought. The best layout will depend on how often you use your kitchen, how elaborate of meals you create, the number of cooks that will share the space, the amount of storage you need, how often you…

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Hello

My dream is on hold.  I need a builder/investor.  I own 47 acres in Massachusetts.  I have put alot of money down on a log home kit.  I lost my job and have returned to school.  I am not looking to make a profit, I just need to get my investment back.  Any ideas or interest ? Will sell just land if someone is interested....

Thank you for taking the time to think about my situation.

Hello everyone..we are new to this site and finding it very interesting. We own a log home buisness that's been building for more than 35years. We also restore and finish log structures. Log homes are our passion!

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According to home improvement retailers, June is one of the busiest times to begin DIY projects—and paint is the most effective way to give the dry walls on your log cabin a fresh look without the cost.



Since June kicks off the official start of paint season—ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape has brought on their Pro Prep Patrol team: professional painters and home improvement experts who are on hand to help those with dry wall in their log cabins with their paint dilemmas—for free! They are… Continue

If you're a subscriber, keep an eye out for the latest issue of Country's Best Cabins, which should be arriving in your mailbox any day. If not, you'll want to stop by your nearest bookstore to pick up a copy — the August issue is our ultimate getaway guide, so if you're looking for tips and inspiration for creating the perfect cabin retreat, you've…

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Does anyone know how we can get rid of pesky squirrels gnawing on our log home?

This is my cabin and it is located in Monroe County, Ohio. It is located on 16 secluded wooded acres in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the Southeastern part of the state. The cabin is owned by my wife Karen of twenty five years and my two boys Stephen and Zak.



We purchased this cabin in August of 2008 after a short fun search for a piece a property we could call our own. Karen and the boys had a whole different idea of what they were looking for then I did. I wanted a… Continue