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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… Read More »
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…. Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Safety Tips for Fireplace Enjoyment
Fireplaces can be a beautiful and functional addition to a home, but it is important to follow proper safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire and other accidents. Here… Read More »
Designing an Energy Efficient Home
Honest Abe Log Homes designs its log cabins, timber frame homes and log homes with energy efficiency in mind. This saves our homeowners money on energy bills and reduces the… Read More »
Options for Off-Grid Heating and Cooling Systems
The idea of designing heating and cooling systems that do not rely on the electric or gas company is appealing to many log home and timber frame home owners. There… Read More »
Are Log Homes More Environmentally Friendly?
As people are considering a log home or timber frame, Honest Abe Log Home sales representatives and independent dealers are often asked if log homes are more environmentally friendly than… Read More »