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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

One of the first things the Honest Abe Log Homes design team will ask about is the age of the family members because designing a room for a teenager is… Read More »

Closets are a huge part of any design of a log cabin. While nobody wants to waste square footage, it is clear that homeowners, in the end, need more storage… Read More »

Yes, coat closets are still a thing. A coat closet is a small room or space, typically located near the front entrance of a home, that is used for storing… Read More »

Space Determine the space you have available for your home gym and plan a layout. Measure the space and consider the size of the equipment you want to include and… Read More »

Is your log home not in the best shape? Has its exterior lost the shine it had when the cabin was brand new? These are common occurrences with log houses…. Read More »

Log and timber frame homeowners often desire to have a hot tub or jacuzzi as an amenity at their new home. The hot tub shown above was installed for the… Read More »