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You can find historical log homes hidden under modern siding if you know where to look. South Carolina resident Wallace Harper did just that and transferred a historical treasure to Myrtle Beach.

Top Notch Log Homes is a family run business based in Columbia Falls in the Flathead Valley in northwest Montana. It specializes in building log homes for local residents of the Flathead Valley and even constructs log homes for residents of other states

If you have always loved log homes, you may be pleasantly surprised to know that log homes out perform standard stick built homes in energy efficiency up to more than 15 percent.

Controversy in the building world. Thermal mass versus R value. What is R value and how is it determined?

A look at the website About Log Homes, which is devoted to explaining purchasing and maintenance options for log homes and cabins.

Gives an overview of modern log homes. Types and features. Stresses practicality and charm of living in a log home .

Most log homes leak massive amounts of air around the windows and doors. How can I best install them to prevent it? How can I fix existing windows and doors?

Today we are going to look at the most common species of wood used when buiding a log home and the differences of those materials.

With the media talking about the growth in factory built homes, many people are unaware of the variety of housing options that fall under this term. If you are thinking of constructing or buying a new home, it is important to know precisely what type of home you are buying.

Before you build your new log home, you need a place to construct it. This sounds as simple as purchasing any piece of property. This is not always the case, there is allot to consider before your make your final decision.

Practical tips for saving money and time when planning and building a log home.

Trusses or build up roof, Plywood sub-floors or Advantech, Tongue and Groove walls or Drywall? The decisions are infinite the choices that you make now, you will have to live with. This is part one of a series, we are going to start with foundations and work our way up.

How to plan for mechanical systems without getting ripped off by your contractors.

Cabin kits are similar to those do-it-yourself metal storage buildings except you have more of a choice. You can choose an already pre-designed kit or design one yourself.

Kits vs. Custom

My inquisitive need to know where and when traditions began set into motion a four-hour quest to learn the roots of the glowing logs commonly known as Yule Logs.

Five pre-Civil War homes provide a glimpse into early Arkansas life.

If you are the owner of a log cabin that is already built providing proper lighting is a problem that you have most likely already had to deal with. Here are some tips to help you light up the interior of an otherwise dark interior.

If they all would have been ICF homes.....what would the count have been then? I would like to think "0".

The log cabin home is a rustic home that offers shelter in the most natural of environments. Decorate the log cabin home simply, using natural materials to suit the rustic ambiance of the house.

Growing housing costs and a concern for the environment are pushing people to look in new directions for homes that are both affordable and environmentally ethical.

For those lucky adventurers who seek to experience staying in a modern cabin in Homer, Alaska, they will not have to look very far to do it. Alaska by the Sea Cabins offers two private cabins, one private cottage and two private homes available for guests to rent.

The study was a large clinical trial and was halted because results showed that older adults that used the designed hip protector had a higher incidence (3.1%) of hip fractures due to falls than the non users (2.5%) of the hip protection device

The traveler with a budget will enjoy the intimacy and cost of a vacation rental

Some general advice for deciding on a Senior Living home. Also a review of two such facilities.

How simple this is, fill mesh bags with dirt, stack like bricks, and stucco when done. If you've got time and dirt, you can build a home.

Eureka Springs. Arkansas is a quaint village in the Ozark Mountains that happens to have an abundance of natural beauty including lakes and rivers, hiking, bicycles and horseback riding trails.

If you have a loved one that needs more care here are some options for you.

With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks practically in your back yard you will be hard pressed to find a vacation home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that does not have spectacular views

is isn't particularly different from any place in Ohio, but in Pike county the places are hard to know by looks alone. I believe this is due to the poverty within the county and the want of people in general to own a beautiful home and yard.

An unfortunate fact of life in America is that we're free to adopt pets, but many of us shouldn't. If an abused or unwanted pet ends up in an animal shelter, its fate is uncertain. But at Best Friends, healthy pets have good care for life.

For those who work in Albany New York and yet like the real county life style, there are several small towns, all a short easy drive away that give you the opportunity to have the best of both worlds.

I have been designing and crafting primitives for many years. It is a great outlet for your imagination and creativity as well as an opportunity to customize your home decor.

There is always something going on in Dallas, Fort Worth, or one of the many hustling bustling suburbs of DFW.

You may never have heard of an ecovillage, but these small communities exist all over the country.

Visitors who desire a romantic getaway for two, as well as large groups of friends and families can enjoy the accommodations in Smoky Mountain Cabins.

Using a combination of solar power and wind to generate electricity and can give you all the energy you need and cost less than $200.

Here are some tips for finishing knotty pine paneling to create a great rustic look.

A review of the 320 Guest Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana.

There's nothing more appealing than the gardens of yesteryear, and nothing more gratifying than a welcome retreat from today's hectic world. An old-fashioned cottage garden can be just what the doctor ordered.

Colorado is a mecca for golfing retirees and there are some private communities with world-class golf courses nearby.

This is a review of the Double JJ Resort in Michigan. The Double JJ is a western-themed resort offering activities such as golf, horseback riding, skiing and snow shoeing. In November of this year they plan to open an indoor waterpark.

Whether it is spring, summer, fall, or winter, the Northwoods of Wisconsin has something for everyone.

Sharon Cohen discovers revolutionary light switches for installation by even the most timid do-it-yourselfer. NO wiring required. Not your 20th Century clapper!

This is a review of the best tourists attractions in Fort Worth Texas.

Are your characters lifeless and not attracting the emotions of your readers? Building Believable Characters by Marc McCutcheon is the answer you're looking for.

Rep. Dingell, head of the Energy and Commerce Committee, will introduce climate change reform legislation in the House next month. His plan would end the mortgage tax deduction on all homes larger than 3,000 square feet.

Italy has many traditions including a big feast on Christmas Eve, a yule log and most important the creche

Today, in this modern age, everything is quite different. Homes are being redecorating at frequent intervals, from remodeling the kitchen, to repainting the bedrooms.

People feel more comfortable working out in their own homes since fitness club memberships can be pricey, not to mention overcrowded. Here is a list of the top five discounted equipment for Exercise and Fitness

The ideal living situation for a young child would be for both parents to live blissfully in the same home. This image although beautiful seems only reminiscent to a utopia because the reality of today is that the majority of homes are broken

Among the more unique style of homes are pole houses. You may be thinking two things: (i) what is a pole house; and (ii) what type of person lives in them?

The amount of paper coming into our homes each day is overwheming. Follow some simple steps to eliminate what you don't want and manage what you wish to keep.

. The township is now occupied by an estimated 40,000 residents and is the home of an award winning local school district and a commerce area that has more restaurants in that area than any other city of equal proportion in the United States.

Everyone's seen the classic pot-bellied wood-burning stove, sitting in the middle of the frontier home and keeping the family warm. But with energy bills soaring this old energy source has gained new life with innovative designs.

When traveling in the Piney Woods of Texas, staying in a Piney Woods Bed and Breakfast Establishments is just as much an experience as the trip the visitor is taking.

Wooden houses could be an answer to the lack of affordable homes today. If we could build a mass of wooden houses, along similar lines as the prefabrication plans of the 1940' and 50's, it would solve many problems.

Hackers are starting to use spyware to control a computer's webcam in order to take photos of women in their homes.

With the sagging economy, job market, and financial doom and gloom folks are loosing their homes like crazy. If you know where to like, you can get a home or buildable lot for a steel.

For those who use heating oil for heating their homes in winter, buying ahead can literally save you hundreds of dollars - and buy you peace of mind. Price Energy is offering an innovative plan to help you combat these high prices.

Technological advances have made it possible for homeowners to afford and install the same high-level remote-viewing security access in for their homes that was once strictly the province of businesses and the extremely wealthy.

A personal account of my volunteer experiences with Habitat for Humanity and a brief overview of this international program that builds homes for families in need.

Buying a home for the first time is a maze of paperwork and confusion. Don't let all this distract you from asking very pertinent questions about your potential first home, whether it's a log cabin home or an "A" Frame, or a high rise condo- ASK FIRST!

Numerous people choose to make their homes in apartments. While it has its positive side, there are also negative aspects. Learn how to resolve the top tenant issues.

In the article, "The Trail of Tears", author Dee Brown argues that the hostile conditions of the west had killed many Indian tribes' because so many Indians had to cede land and leave their homes behind.

About 15 minutes past Anchorage is the suburb of Eagle River. Most of this towns homes and buildings are masked by the large mountains of the Chugach State Park looming around it. Nestled between these mountains at the back of the city is the Eagle River Nature Center.

Red ear sliders are the most common turtle found in homes today and probably the easiest to care for. They come in different shades of green with yellow stripes

Burglars prefer homes that are unoccupied. They will look for signs that you and your family are gone for the weekend or on vacation.

Fish for Christmas? The Urn of Fate? A Yule log? Recipes and a few facts about Christmas traditions in other countries invite you to try a few new traditions for yourself.

Put Log Cabin Village and Texas Civil War Museum at the top of your list when visiting Fort Worth, Texas

Subjects that are most likely to draw a reader's attention are the ones that editors will pay the most for - base your articles on these everlasting favorites, and you'll have made several steps toward making sure that your articles are going to be read.

The unpredictable April rains had temporarily stopped long enough to allow me to snap a few frames without getting my camera gear wet. I decided to fern-hop through centuries'-old fir and cedars cross-country in similar fashion that a Sasquatch would.

Pomo Indians are locked in a conflict with John Nady, the inventor of the wireless microphone for control of sacred sites. The conflict has divided the remote community of Lake County, California.

Everyone's concerned about gas prices, but you can save a little when you choose the cheapest pump in town.

Which seeds attract which birds, which eat only on the ground, which require a bird box, other food suggestions, a description of the birds, some photos, and many useful tips.

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A brief history of the Holy Cross Church parish in New Franken, Wisconsin and its relation to general immigration and how the frontier was developed.

This article lists some of the attorneys/lawyers located in Bloomington, Minnesota. It organizes the law offices by specialty and includes contact information.

fF you love the idea of working from home, you might want to pursue a freelance career. Many people shy away from this option because they think that computer or web design skills are needed. Not so for these careers!

Doors slamming, strange odors, missing household items - could your house be haunted?

Learn the importance of the Pagan Sabbats and discover their relation to the cycles of nature. Also discover some facts about the parallels between Pagan and Christian traditions.

Your home may be the biggest investment you ever make, so naturally you want to insure it well. But do you ever feel like your house is sucking up all your money? You can cut the cost of house insurance without jeopardizing your coverage.

The Lodge offers spectacular mountain views and prime ski access for outdoors enthusiasts who are content to play all day and just need a posh place to at night. Those looking for creme de la creme accommodations may be disappointed.

New England is lousy with ghosts, and Connecticut is no exception. You can spend the night in a haunted bed-and-breakfast, have dinner at a tavern with more than one sort of spirits, or just walk past the cemeteries with a shiver.

The top 10 downloads for asronomy buffs, educators, science junkies, and children of all ages.

Would you like to be a part of a web community of booklovers that like to trade books or free them "into the wild" to see who just might pick them up? Who wouldn't? Learn more about this unique community of folks!

Homeschooling really is not as difficult as it may seem, so do not allow it to overwhelm you. Here are some tips to help you to get started on your way to homeschooling your child.

They are the invisible moms.

The Monterey Peninsula on the Central Coast of California includes the towns of Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove, as well as the spectacular Big Sur coastline and sunny Carmel Valley. Each area is unique and has its own distinct attractions.

Clermont is within the rolling hills of Florida and offers a sanctuary to many residents. Find out why.

You've always wanted an RV. Now that you've got yours, learn how to maintain its systems, its tires, its exterior, and get the most out gas mileage you can. Proper maintenance can keep you and your RV rolling down the road for years to come.

There's nothing quite like relaxing in a hot springs pool with a ghost town on your right and a yurt on your left. That's Colorado's Chaffee Country.

Are you cleaning out closets and need to find a new owner for old clothes? Have you purchased new appliances and need to get rid of the old? Whatever you're giving away - there's someone who wants it.