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Husqvarna in Hope:  Wood Bear Carving with a Chainsaw83

Husqvarna in Hope: Wood Bear Carving with a Chainsaw

For years, chainsaw carving artist Pete Ryan has produced in his workshop in Hope, British Columbia his unique sculptures of the Canadian landscape he loves. Bears fishing salmon, eagles perching, beavers damming creeks, and herons hunting frogs take their place in his studio alongside spirit masks, lamps, and property signs for townships, businesses, and wilderness lodges.

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Small Log Cabins80

Small Log Cabins

Log homes have always been one of the main stays of construction.  From small log cabins to large luxury log homes there is a wide berth of individuals who own buildings made from log. In the early 1980's...

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Best Small Log Cabin Kit81

Best Small Log Cabin Kit

Before the dawn of the computer age, getting some log cabin plans, a small log cabin kit, log home floor plans, and even the services of a log home producer or a builder are not very easy tasks to do. To get...

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Home Remodeling Improvement - Rustic Room Design Ideas78

Home Remodeling Improvement - Rustic Room Design Ideas

Rustic rooms have an appeal that is universal and yet the style of the rustic room can range from modern rustic, country rustic to even rustic with a Tuscan or African flair. My dream is a rustic room for fitness and yet there are dozens of examples of kitchen, living rooms and bathrooms. Journey with us as we explore many different design options. Check out an inventive use of an antique for the bathroom and engage your own creative juices for creating your perfect rustic retreat.

6 comments    home improvement bedding rustic
Luxury Log Home Floor Plans77

Luxury Log Home Floor Plans

  Log homes can come in just about any size. From the 16’x16’ outpost cabin to the luxury log homes of 5,000 or more square feet, logs can be used for them all. The largest log structure is the Chateau...

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Handcrafted Log Homes75

Handcrafted Log Homes

In the world of log homes, there are two main types. For those who like very uniform homes, a milled log, or manufactured log home, may be the choice for you. Typically a milled log is anywhere from six inches...

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Luxury Log Homes72

Luxury Log Homes

If you have ever talked with someone who has built a log home from start to finish you may have noticed something a little bit different about them. This style of construction doesn’t only lend the pride of owning a new house, it goes far beyond....

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Why Does Wood Crack and Check? - Differential Shrinkage73

Why Does Wood Crack and Check? - Differential Shrinkage

Differential Shrinkage - To get right to the point, wood cracks due to differential shrinkage! Differential shrinkage occurs because the outer fibers in the shell dry first and begin to shrink. However, the...

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Log Home Stain - How Long Will It Last?76

Log Home Stain - How Long Will It Last?

I have spent my last 15 years promoting finishes and sealants for log and wood structures. In this time, I’ve visited hundreds of buildings to work with owners, contractors, architects, and other various who all have the goal and desire to...

0 comments    stain log home surface wood
Log Home Kits For Sale – Live the Log Cabin Dream82

Log Home Kits For Sale – Live the Log Cabin Dream

Log homes for sale are a great way to take a first step on the property ladder, giving you a beautiful and individualistic home. Log cabins have moved on from the days of rough-hewn dwellings in the mountains, and you can now buy a prefab log home with all of the modern cons. Blending environmental efficiency with elegance, you can use a contractor to erect your home or opt to self-build

18 comments    real estate home improvement
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