How to build and look after a log cabin: tips and tricks

With winter over, perhaps you are going to visit your log cabin to enjoy the fresh spring air? You know there’s going to be some maintainance needed, and you know there will be snow on the roof. Are all roofs the same Should you clean the snow off the roof? What are some methods to getting snow off the roof? Read below for the information to answer your questions! For starters, not all roofs are the same. Roofs have different pitches, meaning they are angled at different ways. Some are flat while others have a steep slant. The steeper the slope, the easier it is for snow to slide off. So, if you have a roof with a steep angled roof, you are lucky and it is unlikely you will need to get the snow off the roof of your log cabin (more information about log cabins kits). Those who have flatt... (More)

When looking for a new home you are looking for something you would enjoy from inside and outside and definitely log cabin can grant you with all. It does not make any difference where the log cabin is build in the woods or in the metropolitan area as it keeps specific atmosphere under any circumstances. The feel of the nature and experience of the comfortable daily life is the biggest benefit of the wooden houses. No doubt that the target of interior finish is to keep the cozy look and it can be achieved in different ways. Moreover there are quite a lot of different thing which you have to go through to decide what the interior in the cabin should be. The process can be quite easy and we have prepared the simple tips which will assist to achieve the best result. So lets go through the ba... (More)

Which foundation to choose for your log cabin There is no doubt that a foundation is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to building a log cabin. It needs to be done correctly from the very beginning since there is no way to correct it after the walls and the roof of the cabin have been erected. Therefore, it is very important to study different types of foundations before you go ahead with yours. You need to remember that the type of foundation you choose will depend on the properties of the ground and soil you have, as well as the size and weight of your cabin. Here are some of the most common types of foundations you can choose from: Basement foundation: This is one of the most appropriate type of foundations for installing certain machines (a well pump, HVAC, e... (More)

Wooden sheds and cabins are extremely popular anywhere in the world. A timber structure itself is unique and can be modified in multiple ways – yet the devil is in the details! A garden log cabin is an excellent upgrade to anyone’s home. However, it’s the surroundings that make it all stand out and garden lightning is the element which makes the most of it! This counts especially in the evening, as the sun goes down, illuminating your cabin with some special lights around makes it so special. You can enjoy a cup of tea or two with your family even until the darkest hours, finding your way back home will be more than simple. When buying the lighting, make sure you look into the economics involved. Ideally, there are lighting posts with solar panels built in so you can enjoy the ligh... (More)

Log cabins can be a lot more than something simple. They can be a work of art, something with character that feels like it is alive inside. How can you do that? By using metal and glass to add to the log cabin’s allure. Often, cabins are an escape from the world, from your life, they are where you take a break, unwind and get away from it all. So, you need to put some thought into what you are going to do so you can rest and relax when it is all done! Glass can be used to bring in natural light. Consider where the sun faces in the morning and where it falls in the afternoon. If you like the sun, but the more massive windows facing where the sun is shining. Remember though, if your significant windows have the sun pounding through it can get hot. If you want the log cabin to be more rela... (More)

December is probably one of the most awaited months of the year as it indicates that Christmas time is just around the corner, bringing joy to you and your family members. One of the most exciting traditions during this time is decorating your log cabin. This tradition brings a lot of joy to children and nice nostalgic moments to adults. Every year people try to give a new look to their log cabin or residential cabin and make it look especially cozy and nice during Christmas time. Here are some practical tips on how to decorate your log cabin during the Christmas period. Christmas lighting. Christmas lighting is probably the hallmark of Christmas decorations. Rope lights and curtain lights illuminate your dwelling and add a cozy touch to your log cabin. It is very important that you choos... (More)

If you are like us, you want your log cabin to feel special at Christmas time. You have got time off; you are somewhere away from it all with your closest loved ones. Would you like some Christmas decorating ideas for your log cabin’s interior? Then read below for some creative and unique things you can do to go all out this Christmas. Making your stockings is something you can do as a family. Get some old potato sacks or whatever material is around, sew the fabric together and you have something you made yourself that you can keep and use for years to come. For an extra idea, carve out the first initial of your name using wood or shape a piece of metal. This adds a nice, personal touch that will become a treasured family tradition. Do you not want to hammer a nail into the wall to hang... (More)

Usually when people talk about log cabins they link them to the houses for holidays or forest areas. In reality 90% of log houses are the primary residence of their owners and 80% of the cabins are located in a metropolitan area. Wood is a great natural material for the building of residential cabins. This resource is self-renewing and causes less damage to the environment than any other industrial created construction material. Wood is an easy to handle material compared to the likes of aluminum, glass, brick, stone or glass. All log cabins come in two types - handcrafted or manufactured. Modular or manufactured log cabins are made of uniform milled logs that are marked with numbers, packed and can be easily installed. A log that has been put through a saw mill becomes a milled log. Hand... (More)

Christmas is coming up, as it does every year. You are spending this year in your log cabin out in the forest, and you want some Christmas decorating tips for your log cabin’s exterior. Well, you have come to the right place as we have got some great tips for you. Look at pictures online to get some ideas on how to set up Christmas lights. Think about what you want your cabin to look like, how you want to make it feel like it is your Christmas. Do you want a warm, inviting light set up, to create an area that feels both chilled and Christmasesque? Knowing what feel you want is a perfect starting point to understand what you need to make the cabin a Christmas dream. Remember to get lights that are for the outside of your cabin and not inside. Change the bulbs should any blowout. Use the ... (More)

Now that it is winter time and you are going to be spending time indoors or on holidays, do you know how you are going to keep warm? Let’s say you have a log cabin, whether it is one bedroom, something fancier with a more simple look, some with two mid-sized rooms, three rooms or a log cabin that’s more house than a cabin. What’s best to heat up your log cabin, a fireplace or electric heating? Fireplaces can come in two forms, the old style wood fireplace that has a chimney requires you to collect and chop wood, and preparation for use. One of the advantages of an old style wood fireplace is that you do not need electricity or gas to have it running. If there’s an issue with your utility connection, you can still warm your log cabin (click here) up. A gas fireplace has advantages... (More)