Stewardship is not just a buzzword, it’s a way of life for us. Your log cabin, timber frame house or log home is created with respect for our earth. As part of a group of companies committed to natural resource stewardship green practices, Honest Abe Log Homes...
Dan Smith, sales representative out of the Murfreesboro model has had the recent pleasure of working with a customer whose goal was to build a Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH). To accomplish this goal, the customer chose Honest Abe’s SIP panel offering but was drawn to...
What to consider when planning your outbuildings’s foundation. A log garage to complement an Honest Abe log home is often requested by our customers. Some choose full log construction, while others decide on log siding or other construction types. The photos...
Combining architectural elements and materials creates a stunning and personal home. Honest Abe Log Homes has attracted some very creative homeowners in the last 40 years. Though traditional log homes are most in demand, it’s clear that mixing textures, materials and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A timber frame home is a beautiful, economic and flexible choice Do you love the interior, natural look of wood but want a more traditional exterior or more decorative flexibility on the interior? If so, then a Timber Frame home is the choice for you. Honest Abe Log...
The log style you choose determines how you home will look. Here’s an overview of Honest Abe’s log styles to help you understand how various log systems work. To help you visualize how your home could look, visit our galleries for examples of other Honest Abe...
At Honest Abe Log Homes we’re often asked why we do kiln dry the logs and timbers used in every log home, log cabin or timber frame house we manufacture. We believe in the value of creating kiln dried log homes and timber frame houses. Kiln dried logs are “pre-shrunk”...
It’s always nice to come home on a cold day and warm up next to a glowing fire. There’s something about a fireplace that is inviting and comforting. The flickering flames can be hypnotizing to the eye. That’s why many of Honest Abe Log Homes’ customers have...
by Josh Watson, Construction Coordinator for Honest Abe Log Homes “Joe & his crew did an outstanding job from the time they arrived until they finished. Thanks from the inspector and me on a job well done!” – Tim Johnston We always appreciate feedback from our...
When Matt & Tara Kamman decided to build an Honest Abe Log Home in Indiana, they chose to work with independent dealership T & M Log Homes, owned by Tonia and Mike Coulter. The Coulters took a hands-on approach and helped the couple plan for the building of...
Over and over again, the strength and durability of log homes is proven by real-world examples. This photo may not be the prettiest, but it’s a great example of the strength of our log walls and roof systems. Just read the testimonial from the professional below:...
With building in the beautiful countryside of Crossville, Tennessee in mind, Robin & Vickie Thompson bought blueprints for their log home in March 2010. Two years later they were ready to build! With Sharron Bilbrey’s help, the Thompsons’ found...
Often times, short and simple is better. Honest Abe Log Home’s Construction Coordinator, Josh Watson, received an unexpected note of gratitude and endorsement recently from a customer. The unsolicited note was quickly written on the back of a check-off sheet used as...
Planning to leave their home of 36 years was not going to be an easy step, but John and Wanda Wallace were ready for a change of pace. Both of them had a underlying passion for log homes. Wanda credits much of this to memories of her father and grandmother telling...
Tim & Carol Lloyd already had the beautiful acreage to situate their getaway cabin, they just needed the cabin. That’s where Honest Abe Log Homes came in. Working with Inez Price out of Moss, Tenn., Tim & Carol designed their ideal plan. Located on a small...
By Inez Price, Salesperson for Honest Abe Log Homes When you approach an Honest Abe Log Home, you take in the logs, porches, decks, windows, design etc… upon entering you will most likely observe the decorations, flooring, walls, what kind of view they have and...
