3D Virtual Tours of Honest Abe Model Homes
Honest Abe Log Homes is proud to present Matterport 3D virtual tours and interactive floor plans of our sales models in the Tennessee towns of Cookeville, Crossville and Murfreesboro.
Adding a She Shed
A she shed can be a great addition to any backyard, providing a cozy and stylish space for relaxation, work, or creative pursuits. Honest Abe Log Homes loves designing these escape sanctuaries for our customers whether they are afterthoughts to an existing home or...Play Yards for Your Home
They’re only kids once. That’s what we say to remind ourselves how fleeting childhood was for us and how quickly it will pass for our children and grandchildren. It’s also the reason that some homeowners opt to create a home play yard, fenced in for...Planning a Safe Room
With the current lack of stability in the world and the ever-changing weather patterns, more homeowners are including a safe room in their custom floor plans. A safe room, sometimes called a “panic room” or a “storm shelter,” is a fortified...Walkout Basements are Popular with Log Home Owners
At Honest Abe we’re often asked about designing a basement for a client’s new log or timber frame home. One popular option is a walk-out basement. A walkout basement is a type of basement that is built partially above ground and includes one or more exits...Is a Basement Right for Your Home?
Basements may or may not be a part of a home plan for a log home or log cabin. There are cost and design elements to consider with the Honest Abe Log Homes design team to understand whether a basement makes sense for your home. Beyond the considerations of the land...Designing a home for a Furry Friend
Four-Legged Love February is a month when everything focuses on love. Chocolates. Flowers. Romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day. There are so many ways people celebrate relationships with each other, However, there is a type of relationship that does not involve...Spiral Staircase
Spiral staircases, either wood or metal, are a popular choice for both residential and commercial buildings because of their compact size, stylish design and durability. WhenHonest Abe Log Homes decided to completely renovate its oldest model home, located in...Cooking Like a Pioneer
In honor of National Log Home Month, we’re looking back at how American pioneers, many of whom most likely lived in log homes, would have prepared meals. While there are many recipes that were popular among pioneers that would still be good today, cornbread was...7 Tips for First-time Homeowners
It’s important to do your research and be prepared before taking the leap into homeownership. Here are seven general tips for getting started on your plan. Don’t worry. At Honest Abe we are experienced in guiding new homeowners though this process along...Cleaning Pet Stains from a Hardwood Floor
They are part of the family, but pets can be hard on hardwood floors! Below is a step-by-step guide for removing pet stains from hardwood floors from wood flooring experts. Honest Abe Log Homes encourages you to always test the cleaning on a small area before cleaning...6 Tips for Planning a Kitchen for Growing Older
Honest Abe Log Homes builds “Forever Homes” for our customers. Over the years, we have worked with homeowners who are building retirement log cabins or timber frame homes. Designing kitchens that can remain safe and functional for aging requires some...7 Tips for Designing a Garage for a Log Home
Garages are great for much more than storing your cars! The design team at Honest Abe Log Homes has some things you should consider as you plan the space and even the size of your log cabin’s garage.
8 Ideas for Designing a Bathroom for Aging in Place
Designing a bathroom that ensures you’ll have a safe and accessible log home is easy if you incorporate these ideas from the Honest Abe Log Homes team as you formulate your layout and choose your features. Install grab bars: Grab bars can provide support and...Creative Ideas for Mantles
Fireplace mantles often become focal points of the entire room. The textures, mounting, materials and the items that sit on them. Here are some creative ideas from some of Honest Abe Log Homes’ homeowners for mantels for fireplaces in log homes: Natural wood:...Residential Disaster Preparedness
Extreme inclement weather is happening with more frequency and much more devastating effects. And it is happening at a time when lots of people are now working remotely, making the home and office one and the same place. Some of the training that has traditionally...How to Design a Beautiful Log Home Dining Area
In the past, log cabins were viewed as mountain retreats. However, nowadays, they’ve become a popular choice for a home, and it’s no wonder, given all the advantages of living in a log home that you can benefit from. They purify the air inside, are...Top Additions to Make to Your Log Home
Whether you’re building a new log home or just remodeling an existing one, adding a few extra features will make your home even more stunning. This article prepared exclusively for Honest Abe Log Homes by Houzz outlines our favorite log home additions and...Cabins in the Mountains
Williams Clearbrook Mountain Home Cloud 9 Bedrooms Cabin Designed for Mountain Views WagonTrail Cabin A Home of Stone and Timber Emerges from the Cumberland Plateau Forest Tammy’s Place at Baskins Creek Unfettered Mountain Views Smith Mountain: Howlett Home...What Type of Finish Does Your Floor Have?
One of the key bits of information for keeping hardwood floors shiny is knowing what type of finish has been applied to the wood. Was your hardwood sealed with a polyurethane or polyacrylic urethane finish, or was it finished with a paste wax? If you don’t know,...What do you want your home to look like?
People who love log homes and want a log home usually have an image in their minds of what that home should look like. They way the completed home’s exterior will look depends in great part on the profile used to shape the logs that will go into a custom Honest...The Biggest Advantages of Living in a Log Cabin
Many people think of log cabins as places for relaxation or entertainment, and many times they are designed just for this purpose. However, over the past 50 years instead of a log house just being a fun weekend cabin, they’ve emerged as a serious choice for a primary...Be Our Guest – Designing Inviting Bedrooms
It is always fun to think about visitors coming but the ones who get to stay a few days and nights in your home are the best. Designing a space for your guests they will be comfortable in as they visit requires more than clean sheets and extra towels set out in the...Water Needs of Farm Animals
Securing adequate and safe water for livestock can be a challenge for homeowners who are building on remote land or land without obvious water sources. But it is also a mistake to assume that because there is a creek or natural pond that you have a solution. There are...Inspiring Landscape Enhancement Ideas for a Log Home
Homeowners have been drawn to the natural beauty of wood from time immemorial, with timber and log homes remaining in strong demand regardless of the prevailing trends in real estate and home design throughout the years. If you are one of the many people...Log Cabin Chinking Options and Benefits
WHAT IS LOG CABIN CHINKING? Chinking is the the flexible sealant used during your log home’s construction or maintenance to seal joins between the logs, gaps, holes and checking. Chinking fits between the imperfect joints of logs to ensure a “seal” from external...2022 Design Trends
Want to feel fresh this new year? Four tips with 2022 tops trends in mind. It is January, we have, for the most part gotten 2021 and all the Holidays and celebrations behind us. Now, as we look toward the future and what all 2022 has in store for us, but first we need...Holiday Roomscapes
Is there really such a thing as decorating wrong for the holidays? Do you want your home to be picture worthy this holiday season? How can you make it more memorable for those gathered in your home for the holidays? Follow along as we discover ways to make your...Home Finishes to Please the Senses
Color is a marvelous tool when it comes to finishing your log home, especially when picking the best log home finish for your home. Choosing the right colors can give your log and timber home a warm, traditional feel that brings about feelings of the frontier, surrounded by nature. Or, choosing the right colors can create a modern, welcoming log and timber home that mixes the classic log home with today’s design influence.
Pool Tables
Years of Entertainment for Family & Friends by Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes Guests at this mountain top log chalet, above, by Honest Abe Log Homes can play pool on a classic slate table or enjoy a movie at the home theater and a drink at the bar. The...Enjoy a Home Pool Safely
Hello Spring! For those who own a pool one of the giant tasks of every spring is to get the pumps ready, clean the decks, scour the tiles, order the chemicals, wash the towels and blow up the floats! However, there are some rules that it is time to review with the...Honest Abe Customers are Ahead of the Trends
After a year of learning to work, go to school and accommodate everyday life under one roof together, the world of home design is making home more friendly and more functional for all the demands of a busy lifestyle operating from one location. Some of the...Roof Covering Types
When you order your log or timber frame home package directly from Honest Abe Log Homes or one of its Independent Dealers, included in the package is the roofing system you select. These may be a heavy timber, a conventional rafter or a conventional truss...Planning a Log Home Fireplace
Molly Cooper of Cooper & Co. Interior Design offers advice for planning a log home fireplace and presents a gallery below to show how several Honest Abe customers have designed their own fireplaces. Q. How do you determine the right fireplace size for the room or...Debunking Common Home Heating Myths
As a homeowner, you know heating is an essential (and often expensive) part of life. That’s why it’s only natural that you would pay attention to tips that could extend the life of your heating system and save you money. If there are ways to better care for and...Bobby Goldsboro Painting
by Claudia Johnson Bobby Goldsboro is a true Renaissance man. He’s enjoyed a long career as an entertainer, composer, producer and publisher. Many people remember Goldsboro’s early 1970s television variety show or his string of 16 Top 40 hits, including “Honey,”...Picture Perfect
What really goes on behind the scenes of a photo shoot… “Just imagine what the whole home must look like.” That is what all of us think to ourselves when we look at any home or decor magazine. The photos in the magazine show the most beautiful areas of a home,...Honest Abe Living’s September Issue Online Now
Honest Abe Living’s September 2020 issue offers a variety of articles with ideas, tips, customer stories, floor plans, photos and more. The magazine is free online and interactive.
Choosing a Roof System
A home designed and manufactured by Honest Abe Log Homes can have a one of three types of roof systems or a combination of systems depending on what is desired by the homeowner.
A Place for Mother
Honest Abe Log Homes customer, Denise, and her husband, Peter, changed their lives dramatically when they moved from Rhode Island to the Appalachian mountains of Upper East Tennessee in 2007. Denise’s mother, Rita, who is now 88 and pictured above, did not want to...“Porchsitting” is Not Just a Hashtag
By Claudia Johnson The porch is an important element of a home’s design and functionality, but it’s also part of American culture. On social media porches have been honored with their own hashtag – #porchsitting. Dan Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley on...Beautiful Wood Flooring
Really, what is more beautiful than a wood floor in any house but especially in a log or timber home? It actually is possible to have those floors you’ve dreamed about as you browse our galleries or read log home magazines.
Found Objects
Interior Designer Molly Cooper discusses how found objects can be repurposed for practical and interesting decor.
On-Demand Log Raising Series
Honest Abe is hosting a series of free, on-demand, online log raisings beginning April 18. Each of the short videos will address one aspect of building a log home. The video series is free, but registration is required.
Creating a Modern Bathroom
Honest Abe’s in-house designer Molly Cooper of Cooper & Co. shares her experience in creating a modern, multi-use bath/dressing room/closet suite for a pair of young homeowners.
How to research log and timber home companies
The best way to determine which log or timber frame manufacturer is best for designing and milling your log cabin or timber frame project is to conduct your own research. Here are six tips for researching companies before you make a decision of a lifetime.
January Honest Abe Living Online Now
The first Honest Abe Living interactive magazine of the new decade is now available online at Honest Abe Living. In the January 2020 issue you’ll read an interview and peruse a photo gallery of a new, custom log cabin. Fulfilling a 30-year dream, the featured...40 Anniversary Celebration
Honest Abe Log Homes celebrated its 40th anniversary on Oct. 18, 2019, at Acres of Grace Farms. Employees, retirees, business associates and their families joined Honest Abe’s owners Janie Smith, Shane and Leslie Smith and Nick and April Smith Patterson, for a...Fireplaces…the must haves and have to haves
Fireplaces are increasingly becoming a must-have for home buyers. Whether your home already has a fireplace or you’re looking to have one added into your space, it’s vital to know that there are different types to choose from. Whether you love an indoor...Honest Abe Homeowners Featured in Two Publications
Nationally-distributed magazines featured the new houses of two customers of Honest Abe Log Homes in one month in 2019. The Teslia timber frame in Fentress County, Tennessee, is featured in the Nov. 2019 Timber Home Living magazine in a 14-page spread....Achieving the Perfect Interior Color
Article Courtesy of Perma-Chink Systems Sometimes we just want something unique; something that expresses our distinctive style. As you look through the standard Lifeline Interior™ or Lifeline Accents™ colors, it may instinctively appear that there are...Loretta Lynn’s Ole Fashioned Apple Pie
Winesap or any sour apple makes a better pie. Pie Filling Mix the following and put into the prepared crust. 5 or 6 apples, sliced thin 1 t. cinnamon 1 T. butter 2 T. all-purpose flour dash of ground nutmeg My Pie Crust (one top and one bottom) 2 1/2 c. all-purpose...Five Employees Who Share Honest Abe’s History
By Rick Denton As Honest Abe celebrates its 40th year of business, I can’t help but think of the people who have helped guide the company through the years. The five I want to concentrate on for this article are Jackie Cherry, Thomas Dulworth, Jimmy Scott, Anna...Gaining Living Space
How to gain more square footage with what you already have It is officially fall and with that we can finally get out of the house and enjoy the crisp air that the new season brings. Enjoying time outdoors, relaxing or entertaining, is one of my most favorite things,...Commercial Structures
Log or Timber Frame construction makes durable, beautiful commercial buildings. Honest Abe Log Homes is not just a designer, manufacturer and builder of log and timber residential properties. Over the past 40 years, we’ve helped numerous organizations, governmental...September 2019 issue of Honest Abe Living
The September 2019 issue of Honest Abe Living showcases the homes of two couples who chose Honest Abe Log Homes to design and manufacture their log homes. One couple in Tennessee are finally home in the hills overlooking Center Hill Lake, having moved 11...Seven Ideas for Creating a Dream Kitchen
Seven Honest Abe Homeowners shared their ideas for creating the perfect kitchen. Read about them in the feature from Log Home Living and Timber Home Living.Why getting rid of clutter will make you less stressed
by Molly Hix Cooper, Cooper & Co Some call it organized chaos and some call it hoarding. I call it STRESSFUL! Clutter is faster at piling up than it is getting put away. Y’all, why for the love of clutter do we do it to ourselves? I pride myself in organization...Honest Abe’s Early Success Boosted by Television
Ralph Emery Show Played Heavily in Honest Abe’s Early Success One of the early keys to Honest Abe’s success was such an advertising decision. Jim Smith wanted to advertise on “The Ralph Emery Show.” It was not cheap. It was going to cost a significant amount....Honest Abe Components Enhance Traditional Home Remodel
Heather Ross Stephens and her husband, Jarrett, recently purchased wood components from Honest Abe for a remodel of an existing home. They worked with Honest Abe Log Homes Sales Representative Inez Price, who works at the company’s National Headquarters in Moss,...Take Charge of Your Water with a Rain Garden
A Rain Garden is a landscape depression that can be filled with moisture-loving plants. Hidden beneath the pretty plants is a natural storm water treatment system that allows 30% more water to infiltrate into the ground. This reduces the amount of water from flowing...New Log Lodge Open for Season at Holmes Bend
By David L. Butler, Honest Abe Log Homes customer and owner and partner with Kelly Caldwell of Holmes Bend Marina and Resort and Holmes Bend Rentals We have been in the marina business here for many years. As part of our business we also have 12 log cabins and newly...Summer 2019 Log Home Tour Features Five Log Homes
Five custom homes by Honest Abe Log Homes will be open to visitors at three locations on June 15 in the Rutherford County, Tennessee, area during the Honest Abe Log Homes Summer 2019 Tour, hosted by Murfreesboro Honest Abe Log Homes. Each of the homes was designed and...Visit Rock Hill Road Farm During Summer Tour
Two custom of the five custom log homes by Honest Abe Log Homes that will be open to visitors as part of the Summer 2019 Log Home Tour on June 15 are at at Rock Hill Road Farm near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. One structure is an 835-square-foot log cabin, while the other...The Swift Home, Williamsport, Tennessee
Darlington B Plan Modified to Create Family Retreat Larry and Pam Swift completed their new 1,750-square-foot D-log cabin from Honest Abe Log Homes’ Darlington B plan in 2018 as a family escape from the city. The Swifts recently shared their journey though...DIY – Achieving Your Perfect Interior Color
by Terry Knight, Knoxville Branch Manager, Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Sometimes we just want something unique – something that expresses our distinctive style. As you look through Perma- Chink’s standard Lifeline Interior™ or Lifeline Accents™ colors, it may...10 Tips for Saving Money on Your Wood Home
Everything in your new home does not have to be new. Incorporating lighting, sinks, toilets, mirrors, stained or textured glass and other fixtures from thrift stores like Goodwill or architectural salvage stores like Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore can create an...Family Farm Setting for Sellers New Log Home
Seth and Lovie Sellers chose the Clayton Plan, a custom design that was a collaboration between an Honest Abe customer and Honest Abe’s design department. The Sellers further customized it to meet their own needs for building their own home near Red Boiling...The Apple Home
A Second Log Home for True Enthusiasts Interview by Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes Honest Abe homeowners Jerry and LeeAnne Apple are enjoying their new log cabin on their property near Westmorland, Tennessee, the 10.5-room D-log house boasts a spacious...The Apple Home
A Second Log Home for True Enthusiasts Interview by Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes Honest Abe homeowners Jerry and LeeAnne Apple are opening their new log home to guests on Saturday, March 23, during the Honest Abe Log Homes Spring Tour. Located near...Honest Abe Home Featured in Russian Magazine
Honest Abe Log Home’s Cambridge plan as interpreted by customers Jim and Diana Copper was recently featured in a 12-page article in the Russian architectural magazine, Beautiful Houses for its Wooden Homes edition. “There’s an interesting story...Jackie Cherry Explains How White Pine Was Selected
Honest Abe was founded in 1979, and Honest Abe’s plant manager Jackie Cherry has been here since the earliest years. Respected for his knowledge throughout the log and timber industry, Jackie has created relationships with timber growers, equipment manufacturers...Window Choices Shed Light on Your Dream Home
By Sharron Bilbrey, Sales Representative for Honest Abe Log Homes Crossville An age-old comment about log homes is how “dark” they are on the inside, but this is something that does not have to be true anymore. Beyond the overall structure of the house, the...Log End Seal
Dovetailed d-log corner sealed. 10″ round log before sealing. Square log sealed. Why seal the ends of the longs?Wood is a hygroscopic material, which means it naturally absorbs and releases moisture from the environment. Logs can safely absorb large quantities...Money Savers from Log Cabin Homes
Each month Log Cabin Homes magazine suggests a variety of ways to save money when planning, building and decorating a log or timber home. Everything in your new home does not have to be new. Incorporating lighting, sinks, toilets, mirrors, stained or textured glass...What is SIP Construction?
So, what is a SIP? and why would I want it in my new hybrid or timber frame home? SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panel. While they aren’t something new they may be new to you. SIPs have been around for many years and have been used in thousands of homes and...Help for Flooded Wood Homes
Log homes are actually more durable than traditional homes and are more likely to survive natural disasters, including flooding. The clean-up and repair of a log home after flooding is also much easier if you follow these steps provided by Perma-Chink… INTERIOR...The Dynamics of Weathering
Many people are under the impression that the winter months are hard on their logs and finishes. To some extent that’s true in cold climates where the exterior log surfaces may be covered with ice and snow for several months, but even then the most damaging...New Logo Adopted for Honest Abe
During the Smith Companies 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 27 at Moss, Tennessee, a new logo for Honest Abe Log Homes was unveiled. Honest Abe’s 40th year in operation will be commemorated in 2019, and the new logo design is an early birthday present for...50th Anniversary Proclamation
P R O C L A M A T I O NWHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should recognize and commend those exemplary businesses that, through an abiding commitment to excellence, have contributed greatly to this State for many years; andWHEREAS, Smith...Smith Family Traditions
Download Smith Family Traditions, the 50th Anniversary commemorative magazine compiled in 2018 to celebrate the heritage and legacy of the Clay County-based businesses operated by the family of Doug Smith....Musings About Honest Abe’s History
Honest Abe id celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019, and Josh Beasley, President of Honest Abe Log Homes, discusses a little of the company’s history. By Josh Beasley I likely have a different perspective than the Smith family on how Honest Abe began, as...History of our Parent Company
In honor of the Smith Companies’ 50th Anniversary, Shane Smith takes a look at the progress of the companies. Smith Companies’ Development Over 50 Years By Shane Smith, co-owner History Pa Smith (Lemuel Smith, Dad’s father) was a sawyer and sawed barn...Three Honest Little Pigs
A coloring and activity book for children, “Three Honest Little Pigs,” was published in 2018 to provide to children who visit the Honest Abe National Headquarters in Moss or attend log raisings with there parents. The rhymed retelling of the classic fairy tale was...Rick Denton Took Honest Abe from an Idea to Industry Icon
Honest Abe Log Homes is celebrating 40 years in business in 2019. Honest Abe’s first president discusses the company’s early days in operation. By Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes Rick Denton had no plans to come back home – not for good anyway. He’d...President Emeritus Awards and Lifetime Accomplishments
The Latin word “emeritus” is defined as “having served one’s time” or “having merited one’s discharge by service.” In current usage, it is a postpositive adjective used to designate a...Southern Grace Farmhouse Wins National Design Award
A new home owned by Nick and April Patterson was awarded first place for home design in the 3,001-3,900 square feet category of the 2019 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Home Design presented by the National Association of Home Builders Building...New Log and Timber Frame Home on Cedar Hill Lake Wins Design Award
A new home owned by Priscilla and James Head is featured in the upcoming issue of Log & Timber Home Living. The home was awarded first place for home design in the 2,001-2,900 square feet category of the Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Home Design...Fall Log Home Maintenance is Not Just Cleaning
Most people are accustomed to spring cleaning, but if you are a home owner, you know that your house needs attention year-round. Fall maintenance is much like spring house-cleaning but more preventative and less “cleaning.” And it’s much easier to do it now rather...Cambridge Featured in Log Cabin Homes Christmas Issue
The Honest Abe Log Homes Crossville Model created from the Cambridge plan is featured in the Nov.-Dec. issue of Log Cabin Homes magazine. The article includes photos of the Cambridge decorated for Christmas as well as log home decorating ideas from Charleston, S.C.,...Tim Smith Celebrates 48 Years at Smith Family Businesses
Tim Smith recently celebrated his 48th year work anniversary at Moss Sawmills, a sister company to Honest Abe Log Homes, GF Hardwoods and Barky Beaver Mulch and Soil Mix. Tim was honored by his fellow workers with a catered lunch, gifts and time to tell stories. ...How to do a DIY Inspection of a Log or Timber Home
One key for keeping your log home in tip-top condition is to take an hour or so a couple of times a year to perform a DIY inspection of the exterior of your home for any signs of potential problems. Remember that a bit of maintenance and small, inexpensive...Designing a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
“Modern farmhouse at its best.” At the grand opening of the new 10” Round log home of Nick and April Patterson, those words were among the many used to describe this dream kitchen. From top to bottom this kitchen is unique, with different colors and textures, but in...Fall Tour 2018 Hosted by Honest Abe Cookeville
A variety of log and timber frame homes will be open to the public on Aug. 25 during the fall tour 2018 hosted by Honest Abe Log Homes Cookeville. The tour includes several Honest Abe log homes and timber frame homes constructed across four decades. The featured log...How to Handle a Carpenter Ant Infestation
CARPENTER ANTS – LIFE CYCLE AND SEASONAL ACTIVITIES Ants are now the number one household pest in the United States, leaving cockroaches well behind. A carpenter aunt infestation is a nuisance no matter what kind of house you have. Although there are more than 20...50 Years in Business Celebrated by Smith Companies Oct. 27
The Smith Companies, based in Moss, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 27 with a community event attended by more than 200. “My heart was so full seeing so many people from our community and our employees, past and present, come out for this event,” said April...Honest Abe Log Homes Sponsors Financial Planning Curriculum for Clay County Students
Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance course, a comprehensive curriculum that provides students with sound financial principles to guide them into adulthood, is being sponsored at Clay County High School by Honest Abe Log Homes. “Supporting our schools and...Dual Purpose Rooms & Murphy Beds Expand Space
Designing a Dual Use Space in a Downsized Home Accommodating guests while regularly utilizing every room Use Every Foot of Space Wisely For most people retirement and downsizing means a real change in approaches to daily activities. The things that were “must haves”...Is Chinking Cosmetic or a Sealant
Perma-Chink has evolved into an elastomeric compound that has been specifically designed for use in log home sealing applications. Perma-Chink adds to the overall integrity of the structure by not only preventing water and air from entering the home, but also adding...When You Close a Door, Opportunities Open Up
The idea of a log home often conjures visions of a house perched majestically on a mountain ridge or alongside a placid lake. Most of us picture a large, restful deck overlooking scenic vistas and nestled in a lush forest. When we think about walking into the log...Downsize to a Log or Timber Frame Forever Home
View our Gallery of Medium-Size Plans The first step in knowing it was time to make a move was the quiet. The bubble of constant comings and goings, the mounds of laundry and even the 50-pound bags of pet food were no longer part of the daily household mix. There were...Landscaping Effects Health and Beauty of Log Homes
by Perma-Chink System, Inc. Have you ever considered the impact that landscaping can have on the well-being and beauty of your log home? Let’s look at some things around your home that can significantly affect its health. Trees In summer months trees...There’s Something for Everyone Oct. 18 & 19 in Moss
There’s a lot going on in October in the small community of Moss, Tennessee, where Honest Abe is headquartered. Mark your calendars now so you won’t miss the log raising, mill tour, new log home tour, mill tour and barn sale in Moss! Log Raising and Mill Tour On...Honest Abe Living Relaunched as Interactive Online Magazine
Honest Abe Living magazine, an in-house publication of Honest Abe Log homes, will be presented as an online, interactive magazine beginning with the March 2018 edition. “We believe that designing the magazine in an interactive format will offer readers a richer...Wiener Schnitzel
4 (4- to 5-ounce) veal cutlets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk 1 1/2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs, or more if needed Sunflower oil 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf...Cooking with Lodge
Cooking with Lodge Cast Iron Nestled alongside the Cumberland Plateau of the Appalachian Mountains is the town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, (population 3,300). It was there that Joseph Lodge and his wife settled and in 1896 opened their first foundry. The...Cedar Hill Log Homes
Cedar Hill Log Homes is a new log and timber frame dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes owned by Gary Plante, who is also owner of Cedar Hill Realty in Rehobath, Mass. Cedar Hill Log Homes serves Bristol and Plymouth counties. Born and raised in Attleboro,...2013 Dealer of the Year
White Eagle Building Systems Inc. Named Honest Abe Log Homes Dealer of the Year White Eagle Building Systems Inc. was recognized as Dealer of the Year during the recent Honest Abe Log Homes 2014 National Dealer Conference. White Eagle is owned by Randall and Kimberly...Peterson Cabin Featured in Log Home Living
Log Home Living’s March 2018 issue featured a new log home in in Nebo, N.C., by Bear’s Den Log Homes, and independent dealer of Honest Abe Log Homes. To see photos of the home, click Peterson Cabin. To read an article about the home and an interview with...2017 Dealer of the Year
Bear’s Den Honored as 2017 Dealer of the Year Bear’s Den Log Homes was recognized as 2017 Dealer of the Year during the recent Honest Abe Log Homes 2018 National Dealer Conference. Owned by Rodger and Darlene Dawson, who have been dealers since 2006, Bear’s Den...The Bellewood Floor Plan
The Bellewood is one of our most popular Honest Abe Floor Plans. See it and many others at Honest Abe Floor Plans. Our Cookeville Model was created from the Bellewood. Click here for directions to Honest Abe Cookeville and plan your visit to the Bellewood....Heppler Home at Gallatin
Jerry and Bobbie Sue Heppler chose the Eagledale plan for their new home near Gallatin, Tennessee. The couple shared their design decisions and a little about their experience. It has always been a dream of ours to have a log home. Before we started we knew what we...The Lodge Book of Dutch Oven Cooking Wins
SEOPA’s Best Outdoors Book Award The Lodge© Book of Dutch Oven Cooking earned The Best Outdoor Book Award from the Southeastern Press Associated (SEOPA) during the organization’s 2017 annual meeting held October 18-20 at Kentucky Dam Village in Gilbertsville, KY....Lodge Cast Iron Introduces 5-item Wildlife Series
Lodge Cast Iron, a Tennessee company whose recipes are features in Honest Abe Living, recently released a new Custom Imprint Wildlife Series with four skillets and a griddle. The five-piece collection includes a deer, duck, moose, freshwater fish and a...What is Your Responsibility During Your Build?
What is there to do other than the assembly of my home package? One of the most common questions asked of Honest Abe Sales Representatives and Independent Dealers regarding the log home design, purchase and construction process is “What are my...Making a Wish into a Home
A log home is not an impulse buy. For some the decision to build a log home was made years before they actually began the process to make a long-held dream a lifetime reality. Others may have explored several building options before realizing that a log home provides...Fall Log Home Maintenance
Most people are accustomed to spring cleaning, but if you are a home owner, you know that your house needs attention year-round. Fall maintenance is much like spring house-cleaning, but more preventative and less “cleaning.” And it’s much easier to do it now rather...Langer Home Featured in Timber Home Living
Timber Home Living’s Nov.- Dec. issue includes an article about a beautiful Honest Abe timber frame home, the Langer home in rural White County, Tennessee. Pick a copy up at the news stand in any major book store. There a nice free calendar in this issue of the...Hurricaines, Floods and Log Homes
BY PAUL PEEBLES, Perma-Chink System’s West Coast Director of Sales Log homes are actually more durable than traditional homes, and are more likely to survive natural disasters, including flooding. The clean-up and repair of a log home after flooding is also...Chink Joint Thermal Efficiency
In today’s economy energy efficiency is a subject that most people are aware of including log home owners and those people contemplating the purchase of a log home. With this in mind we occasionally get asked about the R-value of our chinking and/or backing...Log Home Sealants
It is virtually impossible to prevent logs from developing cracks and checks as they age and dry. That’s because as a large piece of wood seasons, mechanical stresses build up until the surface stress becomes so great that the wood cracks. We call these...Lodge Love Handles Skillet Corn
Clayton Cabin Selected for Special Floor Plan Guide
The Clayton log cabin in Crossville, Tennessee, was selected as the featured floor plan in nationally distributed magazine. Read about it in Log Cabin Homes’ September 2017 issue.Alderson Plan featured in Log Cabin Homes
Honest Abe Log Homes is featured in the November 2017 issue of Log Cabin Homes with a story about a custom lakeside cabin in the Ozarks. Built by Independent Dealers Maria and Mike Alderson, the Alderson Plan has become a favorite among log cabin enthusiasts and is...NAHB’s Log and Timber Homes Council News
Celebrating the Log Home Lifestyle Filed in Construction Industry, Councils & Committees on July 6, 2017 • 0 Comments Members of NAHB’s Log and Timber Homes Council (LTHC) are celebrating National Log Home Open House Month in July for the sixth...New Honest Abe Dealer was Homeowner First
Honest Abe Log Homes, a 38-year-old log home manufacturer based in Moss, Tennessee, has announced the addition of a new Independent Dealership in North Alabama. In March, Serenity Log Homes began serving customers in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Madison,...Sustainability Of Log Structures Explored by Experts
Honest Abe Log Homes President Josh Beasley was among a contingent of log industry leaders in St. Louis recently to discuss the sustainability of log structures. In addition to representing Tennessee-based Honest Abe, Beasley attended in his capacity as 2017...Log Cabin Homes Features Honest Abe Home
Hedges Home Westfield Plan Log Cabin Featured in Log Cabin Homes Log Cabin Homes May issue hit the stands this week, and Honest Abe Log Homes is prominently featured. In a six-page spread of breathtaking color photography the story is shared of how customer...Log Home Living Features Honest Abe Home
Read the article about the Bailey Log Cabin, an Honest Abe Log Home recently featured in Log Home Living that tells how the a dream came true for one man who wished all his life for a log home. Click HERE for the full articleStewardship Conserves America’s Forests
by Jeff Clements, Vice President, Honest Abe Log Homes Honest Abe takes the issue of timber harvesting and the threat of deforestation related to building materials used in the manufacture of log homes very seriously. The great news is, according to the USDA...Try New Colored Stains
Let the beauty of wood shine through with a colorful twist! Customers of Honest Abe dealers, Mike and Tonia Coulter of T & M Log Homes in Indiana are among the first to use Perma-Chink’s new Lifeline Accents to highlight the exterior beauty of their log...2016 Dealer of the Year
Coulters Named 2016 Honest Abe Log Homes Independent Dealership of the Year For the second consecutive year the Honest Abe Log Homes Independent Dealership of the Year is T&M Log Homes of Albany, Indiana. T&M Log Homes, owned by Tonia and Mike...Relief Offered to Gatlinburg Wildfire Victims
Honest Abe Log Homes is committed to helping victims of the Gatlinburg wildfires rebuild or build their log or timber fame homes and businesses. We are offering a discount structure that reflects 2015 prices for those affected by the fire. We are...In the End, You Have a Great Home
Oakley Home was Family Effort Ask Tanner Oakley anything about the construction of his new house, and he’ll probably know the answer. Sounds reasonable since it is his house, right? Well, Tanner is just 10 years old, but the precocious and mannerly young man has...Log Cabin Open House Provides Motive, Means & Opportunity
Every aficionado of mysteries knows that the the guilty had the ability to commit the crime (means), a reason to do it (motive) and the chance to commit the act (opportunity). The upcomingTennessee Honest Abe Log Cabin Open House provides the opportunity to tour a...Develop Floor Plans Early
Develop Floor Plans Early in Planning Process All three options make planning easier! Most people who want a log or timber frame home have been envisioning how they want their house to look from the outside for a long time before they actually have a plan...Log Home Budgeting
Creating a Budget for a Log or Timber Frame Home Honest answers to realistic questions help in budget creation. By Wayne Brady, Sales Representative, Honest Abe Crossville In planning for a new wood home, it’s important to create a budget that allows for construction...Increasing Log Home Appeal
What Makes a Log Home Beautiful? Increasing Log Home Appeal By Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. What is it about Honest Abe homes that make them so appealing to so many people? We can talk about thermal efficiency, building with a renewable resource or living a log home...Williams Mountain Home
Clearbrook Plan Selected for Williams Mountain Home Smart Decisions, Loving Compromises A North Carolina couple shares lessons learned while building a mountain dream home that incorporates dreams and needs for present and future enjoyment, allowing them to stay in...Visit a True Log Home Manufacturer
Log home manufacturer Honest Abe Log Homes invites the public to visit its National Headquarters in Moss, Tenn., on July 16 or Sept. 17 for a Manufacturing Tour and Log Raising. The guided tour of the manufacturing plant includes the state-of-the art mill,...Let Honest Abe Compare Log Home Packages for Best Price
Let Honest Abe Compare Home Package Quotes for Best Price Honest Abe is so confident about package prices for log and timber frame homes, they are backed up by the Honest Abe Honest Value Guarantee. Honest Abe will meet or beat the price of any competitor’s comparable...Gender Frequently Determines Log Home Design Preferences
By Josh Beasley, President, Honest Abe Log Homes I don’t want to perpetuate any stereotypes here, and I certainly do not want to start any arguments, but it’s just a fact that men and women have different priorities when it comes to planning a new home. In our...Small Home Cabin
By Claudia Johnson, Director of Marketing, Honest Abe Log Homes When some people imagine their forever home, it’s a spectacular log or timber frame home. Over the past 40 years, Honest Abe Log Homes has met many of those dreamers,...Observations from a Log Raising Attendee
Four times per year Honest Abe hosts log raisings at its National Headquarters in Moss, Tenn. Below is an email from one of the January 2016 attendees. The Log Raising was Great and it was well worth the effort to come up there. Most of what was shown was pretty much...A Letter from a Recent Honest Abe Customer
One of our recent Honest Abe Log Homes Customers recently sent this letter to Honest Abe Log Homes President Josh Beasley about his family’s experience in building a wood home. He’s given us permission to share his thoughts. Josh, I just wanted to touch...Trees Vital to Wood Home Design and Planning
“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.” Most of us learned this poem as children, and as we’ve grown older, the truth of it has become more apparent. That’s why it’s important to think carefully before you begin clearing...Crossville Model Featured on Cover of March Log Home Living
Honest Abe Log Homes’ Crossville Model Home is featured on the cover of the March issue of Log Home Living, which features a story and an 8-page photo spread showcasing Honest Abe designer Michael Hix’s award-winning Cambridge floor plan design. ...Let Honest Abe Compare Log Home Package Quotes
We feel very confident about our prices for log and timber frame homes – so much so that we stand by them with our Honest Abe Honest Value Guarantee. Let Honest Abe compare log home package quotes. Simply submit a detailed item-for-item quote from another company. If...Budgets Challenging but Necessary
Budgets are challenging by necessary. To create an accurate budget for home construction that also considers future maintenance homebuyers must be willing to honestly answer some hard questions. It’s true that these questions can seem overwhelming, but Honest Abe’s...Interactive Floor Plans Now Online
Honest Abe Log Homes now has 12 interactive floor plans online at mywoodhome.com, the website of Log Home Living, Timber Home Living and Log Cabin Living. The plans selected to be featured are the following: Tour a traditional square log cabin designed by Honest...Why it is beneficial to come to a log raising?
by Inez Price, Sales Representative, Honest Abe National Headquarters An Honest Abe Log Raising is a great opportunity to see, touch and absorb information about how Honest Abe Log Homes are built. The Log Raising starts from the design and goes through placement of...2015 Dealer of the Year
Coulters Take Dealer of the Year Honors for Second Time The 2015 Honest Abe Log Homes Independent Dealership of the year is T&M Log Homes of Albany, Indiana. T&M Log Homes, owned by Tonia and Mike Coulter, is a repeat winner, also having won in 2012. The...Designer Hix Featured in Hometown News
Macon County resident Michael Hix, a designer for Honest Abe Log Homes, has been recognized with the highest award presented for log home industry design. Honest Abe was the first place winner of the 2016 Jerry Rouleau Award for Excellence in Home Design in the...Log Homes: Environmentally Friendly
By Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Think GREEN. Log homes are often the only building solution that is totally natural. This abundant, renewable resource is good for your health and the environment. Log homes are increasingly the choice of consumers interested in living...Honest Abe Log Cabin Featured in Log Home Living
The Clayton home, a 1,600 square foot cabin on the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau, is featured in the Dream Home Showcase issue of Log Home Living. Download the article here. The article was written by Claudia Johnson, Director of Marketing for Honest Abe Log...Watch Online Free: Beautiful Baths: Designing for Form, Function & Forever
Log Home Living Webinar – Honest Abe’s log and timber home customers have discovered that there’s no reason a bathroom can’t be both functional and beautiful. However, designing a bathroom, whether it’s a luxurious master bath, an accommodating...Virginia Mountain Dream Home Realized
Wayne and Cindy Parent built their dream home in Roseland, Va., in 2014. “We believe the warmth and beauty of a log home cannot be matched by any other type of conventional construction,” Wayne said. “Living in a log home was a long-time goal of ours, and it has been...Honest Abe Receives National Design Award for Cambridge Plan & Marketing Awards for Website Design & Print Ad Campaign
Honest Abe Receives National Design Award for Cambridge Plan & Marketing Awards for Website Design & Print Ad Campaign Honest Abe Log Homes has received three national awards as part of the 2016 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design...Passing the Perc Test
One very practical matter that must be considered regarding placement of a log or timber frame home can be summed up in four words: no perc, no house. “That’s why it’s extremely important to be sure the land you’ve selected for your new log or timber home will pass a...The Truth about Log Home Maintenance
By Greg Crider, owner/operator of Renew Services LLC, Guest Columnist There is much to be said in terms of variables associated with the endless scenarios of what makes good or bad maintenance and how to best go about it. Remember, the most important point is to stay...Couple Converts Hunting Cabin to Home
Hunting Cabin Expanded into Home By Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes A small log cabin built as an escape has been transformed into a Tennessee couple’s forever home. “One of the first places we remember going when we moved to Murfreesboro in 1988 was the Honest...Aging in Place in Your Forever Home
Some 70% of seniors spend the rest of their life in the place they celebrated their 65th birthday. Think about that for a minute. It means that the log or timber frame home that you are planning to build will most likely be the home you live in for the rest of your...11 Reasons You’re Right to Want a Log or Timber Home
1) Trees Grow Back When a home is made from solid logs, you are effectively taking the carbon contained in those logs out of environmental circulation over the entire life of the home. Eastern White Pine, which is used for Honest Abe’s log homes, is a major species...Honest Abe Builds New Area for 10″ Round Log Home Production
A 10″ round log home may be exactly what you are looking for, and Honest Abe has redesigned our production facility to manufacture true round 10″ timbers. Do you love the look of the large rustic lodges nestled in the majestic landscapes of the Northwest? You...Communication Makes Home Planning Happy
We don’t want to perpetuate any stereotypes here, and we certainly do not want to start any arguments, but it’s just a fact that men and women have different priorities when it comes to planning a new home. In our experiences working with dozens of couples, we’ve...Six Tips for Researching Log Homes
Researching log homes and timber frame structures can be a daunting task, but Honest Abe Log Homes has created an easy tip sheet to help you get started. You may download the tip sheet as a .pdf here or pin this .jpg to your Pinterest board for easy...Inspiring Home Product and Planning Guide
Download your copy of our Inspiring Home Product and Planning Guide, a 52-page publication that features information specific to our products, company history, manufacturing process, green practices, building systems, log homes, cabins and timber frame homes, package...Questions to Ask Before Buying Property to Build a Log Home
What are the most important questions you need answered before you invest in property for your log or timber frame home? Download the...10 Steps to Owning Your Log or Timber Home
10 Steps to Owning Your Log or Timber Home Somewhere in your heart and mind, your wood home already exists. You’ve watched a sunrise from the covered porch. You’ve warmed yourself by a glowing fire. You’ve served a holiday meal from your rustic kitchen. Since 1979,...5 Things You Didn’t Know about Honest Abe Log Homes
5 Things You Didn't Know About Honest Abe Download the PDF information sheet below... Download the Printable...6 Tips for Researching Log Homes & Timber Frame Homes
Thank you for downloading 6 Tips for Researching Log and Timber Homes. We believe this tip sheet will offer some ideas you may not have yet explored. Have fun and good luck with your research. We’re here any time if you have questions or need help. Click button...Watch Creating Outdoor Living Spaces for Log and Timber Homes Webinar Anytime
Join MyWoodHome.com and Honest Abe Log Homes for a free webinar on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Honest Abe President Josh Beasley has hit the road this summer visiting three homeowners who have taken outdoor living to the next level.