Log & Timber Home Living magazine is the ultimate guide to log, timber and hybrid homes. Expect expert advice on everything from floor plan design to materials and maintenance, as well as inspiring home tours, decorating ideas and more!
dpeak@aimmedia.com A bout a month before we went to press with this issue of Log Home Living, something monumental happened — my beloved Washington Capitals won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. After decades of “close but no cigar” disappointment, they finally did it. Weeks of celebration, a ticker-tape parade and surprise appearances by the most legendary trophy in sports happened across the greater Washington, D.C., area as a result. Our city was euphoric. As the revelry died down, the reality of the business of hockey settled in. Our coach, known for relishing a challenge, moved on to a different team to see if he could accomplish the same feat. We lost a handful of good men to free agency, and the front office had to release a few…
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Visit enough log homes and there will be no doubt in your mind about the value of proper wood refinishing. Left unprotected, a little rain and intense sun is all it takes to make regal lumber look abandoned. To avoid warped wood and the dreaded fade to gray, you have your choice between oil-based and water-based (acrylic) stains. Both have their advantages, but to get a sense of proper acrylic application and the potential benefits of water-based, we spoke with Scott Roesner, sales and marketing director for Structures Wood Care, for an inside look at acrylics. LHL: What is the first thing a home-owner who’s opted for an acrylic stain should do? Scott: One very important thing to keep in mind about acrylic is the preparation. Acrylic finishes dry very…
Estemerwalt Log Homes cordially invites you to join them at their Honesdale, Pennsylvania, office on October 13, 2018, for a log home social and planning seminar that’s as tasty as it is educational. Beginning at 1:00 EST, you will enjoy a generous spread of wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres while Estemerwalt’s staff shares their expert knowledge about budgeting, financing and pricing; buying land; finding a builder; choosing log styles; and much more. Wrap up the day with a tour of the company’s mill, and see firsthand how their logs are crafted to become someone’s dream log home. REGISTER NOW! To attend this fun-filled event, RSVP to 800-515-2060 or online at: estemerwalt.com/site/index.php/event-rsvp…
Looking for a little old-fashioned fun (where you can learn about log home construction in the process)? Then put down your smart phone, pick up a chainsaw and savor the last few days of summer in scenic Loudonville, Ohio, with Hochstetler Milling. September 14-15, 2018, the Amish-run, family-oriented company hosts visitors from all over the world for two jam-packed days of activities, including: • Tours of Hochstetler’s mill and model, as well as other homes they’ve built in the area• Lumberjack competitions• Educational seminars• Log home raisings and construction workshops• Log home related vendors, including handcrafted and antique furniture, flooring, countertops, windows, roofing and others• Chainsaw carving demos• Authentic Amish horse-and-buggy rides• Amazing food and pastries Join owner Levi Hochstetler and his family, and get a taste of the log…
How do you maintain a clean and healthy home? The answer may be right under your nose. A national survey conducted by Radius Global Market Research revealed that while 60 percent of people worry about the quality of the air they breathe inside their homes, 26 million never change their air filters. Whether it’s our house filters, vacuum filters or your HVAC, filters are one of the simplest tools to help combat allergies, breathe cleaner air and help keep your home’s mechanical systems running well. If you’re forgetting the many benefits of filters, here’s a refresher: 1 Common Air Pollutants Unfortunately, many different kinds of air pollutants may exist within your home, including pollen, dust mites, plant spores, fungi, mold, bacteria, pet dander and others. Most air purifiers utilize HEPA…
