Everything about log cabins, home and garden

Who doesn’t tire of the long commute to and from work? The wasted time and gas can become a headache and a financial drain. Have you ever considered the option of working from home, but in the privacy of your own solid wood, insulated office? The “work from home” buzz is not new, and there are lots of people who have made this decision work for them, their families, and their employers. Let’s take this one step further and discuss how using a wooden shed (check there wooden sheds), garage, or mobile home space as your office can be even better than working at an office or even in your actual home. Privacy Privacy is key when you need to focus on the task at hand. Privacy is a challenge in a traditional “at home” office. How can you hold a conference call or virtual meeting w... (More)

A She Shed vs. A Man Cave For eons of time men have staked claim on their need for man caves, but what about the ladies? Don’t they have just as much right to a sacred space devoted solely to their hobbies or interests? The answer is a resounding “yes!” Welcome to the “She Shed.” More about wooden sheds here. What is a She Shed? Backyard sheds around the world are being revamped, redecorated, and repurposed into simple sanctuaries fit for a lady. The purpose of a She Shed is exactly the same as a Man Cave. It is a quiet space, free from distraction and full of what makes one happy. Whether it’s art, music, yoga or reading, She Sheds are a trend that’s hitting home—your guest home that is. Can I Afford a She Shed? A She Shed doesn’t have to be costly. If you have an exist... (More)

Are you thinking of building a mobile home this year? Do you have an idea of where you want to build it? No idea at all? Deciding where to put a modular home is a big deal, and it can be time consuming. There are quite a few things to take into consideration. In fact, if you begin right now you might just be ready by summer! While we are still in the grip of winter, take advantage of the cold temperatures by planning where to build your mobile home. Look into Local Laws When planning where to build your mobile home, take local building codes into account. Different countries, states, municipalities, and counties all have different rules when it comes to where and what you can build. That is why it is extremely important to start looking into local laws right now. Codes can dictate everyth... (More)

With winter here and it being an especially harsh one for many regions, it may seem like the planting season is a long ways away. But it doesn’t have to be. Part of having a wooden shed is owning a space where you can grow plants year round. These dwellings make excellent growing houses or greenhouses to get plants going prior to transplanting them in the spring and summer. What You Need To Know About Planting In Wooden Sheds First, it does take some preparation. You want to make sure your shed is well insulated. This keeps warm air from escaping and cold air from taking its place. Remember, plants like warmth, otherwise they freeze! Next, you will want to set up some grow lights. Sunlight is preferable, but in the colder months it just isn’t feasible to rely on sunshine. Grow lights ... (More)

One of the best parts about owning a prefab log cabin is the ability to choose everything, from the layout to the land it has been placed on, yet have so much taken care of for you. When it comes to gardening you often have to put in more work than your log cabin required and thinking of everything that has to be done before you reap the benefits. Here are some ways you can prepare your garden for the coming spring, starting today. Plan Your Garden First and foremost, you need to know what it is you plan to do with your garden. Will it be an aesthetic garden used to enhance the beauty of your log cabin using various cut bushes and flowers? A tree heavy yard where your kids can put a tire swing? A vegetable and fruit paradise where you grow your own food? It is crucial that you know before... (More)

Garage floors can be tricky. Unlike flooring in homes, they need to be able to withstand a considering amount of tough wear and tear, such as several tons of automobile regularly going in and out of it. Not to mentions tools, project spaces, oil and other fluid spills...it can be a minefield of potential damage. Like wooden garages themselves, the floor needs to be treated carefully. If you are considering installing a new garage floor, you need to be sure to avoid certain common mistakes. Don’t Improperly Prepare Your Floor Before Applying Epoxy - Most flooring, unless it is poured concrete, is going to require some epoxy to secure it. You can’t just lay it down, however. Flooring has to be properly taken care of and prepared before laying epoxy down. That includes any time you may w... (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 ... (More)

As you may probably know by now, our team is participating in the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo Historique and as the race has come to an end there are a few events to summarize. On Monday, our team was 18th out of more than 250 competitors, but unfortunately they got stuck on a snowy Alps road and lost some time, as well as qualifying points. Vincent Penel, who was driving a Simca 1100 Ti blocked the road and more than 10 participants got stuck on this unpredictable mountain trap! Among them, unfortunately was also our team… This only goes to prove how unexpected this race can be. On Tuesday, the team covered more than 300 miles – this was the hardest and longest sprint distance of the whole race, and on the next day the final part of the race began. The participants reached Col de ... (More)

Mobile homes are a kind of prefabricated, manufactured dwelling that many people choose for their lower cost, customizability, ease of upkeep and other elements that make it a better option for some families when compared to other houses. But just because the upkeep is easier doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to worry about. Especially once winter comes along. Here are some things everyone needs to know about caring for their mobile home’s plumbing in the colder months. Your Pipes Can Freeze In a Mobile Home This is one of the biggest issues that plumbers get called in for every year. The average plumbing professional in a cold climate will take on as many as several hundred calls on frozen pipes in a single year and it is always a massive headache for the homeowners to deal with. I... (More)

Mobile homes are a convenient choice when it comes to houses. Cheap, easy to maintain and able to be placed pretty much anywhere, it is becoming a popular real estate alternative to other dwellings that might be out of the home buyer’s price range, or just doesn’t work with their lifestyle. But how do you go about making a mobile home feel like a safe space? It all comes down to the way you decorate it. The Trick to Mobile Home Interior Decorating Mobile homes are seriously lacking in space, both single and double wides. That can be a strength in many ways, but the drawback is that it is easy to feel cramped and uncomfortable there. Getting past that can be hard, because any interior decorating you do may be hindered by the very design you try to implement. The trick is to give the il... (More)