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Your Guide to Wooden Carport Designs

When your four wheeler is parked on the street it is exposed to number of damaging elements, such as exposure to the sun’s harmful rays, which can contribute to the gradual fading of the finish. Also, there is huge risk of scratches and damage ‒ if your car accidently gets hit by any hard object like a baseball or a skateboard from kids playing on the street then it will definitely be damaged. Bird droppings are another problem when your car is parked on the open street. Due to all these reasons, most homeowners consider getting some kind of shelter for their valuable vehicle or vehicles. When it comes to buying and erecting a car shelter then most people have two choices. The first is a garage and second one is a carport. Choosing one amongst these can be really difficult. If we talk ga… (More)
Helpful Tips on How to Build Your Own Wooden Carport

Usually, people living in the country have space problems. Also, another thing that really bothers people living in the country a lot is the fact that there are a lot of birds flying around. In such instances, people every day find their cars covered in bird droppings. As a result, they have to get the dust and bird poop off the car every time they want to use their car to drive somewhere. This makes owning a wooden carport really essential. Carports are standalone structures that are useful for protecting cars and other vehicles from bird droppings as well as other elements like dust and dirt. These structures are either freestanding or built on top of secure foundations. If you also park your vehicles outside and birds faeces and other elements are also a trouble for your car and you,… (More)
Why Insulated Log Cabins Are Worth Your Money

Recently homeowners have become more aware of the significance of good insulation. Although, it has always been said that one should do one’s bit for the planet, there is more to this sudden interest than just a greener planet. With the key concern of homeowners being perhaps the increasing cost of energy bills with no end in sight, it is important to reduce on spending as much as possible. The better insulated your house is, the less energy you use which lowers energy bills. When talking about insulation, why do we never mention log homes? A gigantic range of fully insulated log cabins are available at extremely competitive rates and people all across the globe are finding their comfort and peace of mind in them. Here we discuss further the benefits of insulated log houses and why they… (More)
Convert Your Wooden Garage into The Ideal Workshop Using These Simple Tips

It is an established and well-known fact that log cabins can be used for a variety of purposes. The log cabins available on the market today are extremely spacious and durable and because of this, by organising things effectively, you can use a log cabin as a garage, a garden shed, a kids’ playroom, office and even as a functional workshop. For a lot of wooden garage owners, the garage serves a dual purpose – a place to park the car and a work area or workshop. This is especially true for log cabin owners who love to work on DIY projects. If you are into arts, woodwork or DIY converting a space into your own workshop is a great way of not only utilising the space effectively, but also maximising your space. If you are considering converting a garage into a good looking and functional DI… (More)
A Few Good Reasons Why You Will Not Regret Investing in A Residential Log Cabin

Gone are the days when residential log cabins were considered as rustic backwoods dwellings. They have become very popular over the years. Their popularity and increased demand have moved these structures from the sidelines to the centre stage and as a result lots of people are considering these structures as a good investment choice. Nonetheless, many people are still confused about these structures and are finding it hard to decide whether or not to invest in these cabins. Let’s find out more about the benefits a residential log cabin can offer. Once you know how beneficial these structures are, you will be able to make an informed decision about owning one for yourself. Log houses are beautiful and rustic to look at. In addition, they are also very eco-friendly, which is a very signi… (More)
Give Your Garden A Pleasant New Look by Installing A Log Cabin

Do you feel that your life has become a series of routines: every day you see tall buildings and as soon as you step out of the house you are greeted by crowds, noise and busy streets? Well, this has become our lifestyle and this lifestyle of ours is definitely taking us away from nature. All we want in our lives is our gadgets, but this addiction and hectic lifestyle are also causes of stress and depression. As a result, it has become critical that we spend some quality time with your loved ones away from the hustle bustle and the high-tech gadgets we have become addicted to. Spending some time in the midst of nature is the best way to unwind and relax. Additionally, being closer to nature lets you feel removed from the things that cause you stress. In such instances, having a ga… (More)
7 Ways to Decorate A Log House in A Country Farm Style

Today, we have a very fast-paced and somewhat lavish lifestyle. The day starts early in the morning and often ends at midnight. We spend our days, weeks, months, years and lives surrounded by luxurious amenities and high-tech electronic gadgets. When we are at work, we spend our time in a well-equipped office, sitting on a plush, giant leather chair working on our laptop. And when we’re at home the scene is not very different, even at home we have extra large leather sofa sets. The only difference is at home the place for the laptop is taken by a plasma TV. In such instances, there are days when one feels the monotonous of one’s lifestyle and feel irritated at this extra luxurious lifestyle. We find it hard to differentiate between our workplace and home. This fast paced life becomes eve… (More)
Selection, Preparation and Application Guide to Paints for A Log Cabin Exterior

When it comes to decorating a log cabin, people pay most attention to making the interiors warm, welcoming, cosy and comfortable; but paying attention to the exteriors of the log cabin is equally important. The colour of your exterior walls says as much about your home as your interiors. In addition, without the proper care and maintenance of exteriors, your beautiful log cabin could become a victim of the weather and erode, eventually breaking down. Always remember that the exterior of your log cabin is more exposed to various harmful and damaging elements like UV rays, wind, dust, rain, snow etc. The exterior of your log cabin is the first aspect of your cabin that anyone will see. As a result, it is vital that those walls get as much attention as your interiors. Painting is the quicke… (More)
Things to Consider When Installing A Heating System in A Log House

If you live in an area where the temperature is continuously making you and your family want to curl up in bed all day long, then you need to consider different ways of adding warmth to your wooden house to make it more cosy and pleasant. Even though log houses are popular for their energy efficiency, installing an efficient heating system in a log house is vital. In this article we will be discussing the different types of heating systems and what are important things to keep in mind when installing a heating system in a log house. Different Types of Heating System and The Things to Consider When Installing Them: Radiant flooring heating system: This is a really effective system to warm up your entire log house. It is a great way to save energy because there is no air that needs to mov… (More)
Wooden Garage Maintenance: Keeping Your Wooden Garage Beautiful

It is a well-known fact that wooden garages, when compared to concrete garages, do not require as many building materials. Additionally, the laminated log cabins available these days are durable, eco-friendly and easy to maintain. Wooden garages are easy to maintain but they do need to be maintained in order to prevent the wood from decaying prematurely and to maximise their length of service. Log home maintenance is different from regular home maintenance. There are several issues concerned with log cabins or garages made of logs than the regular hardwood floors and concrete walls in homes. If you have a wooden garage then you have to take into consideration the proper care and maintenance of the log materials. Check the ceilings, walls and the floors regularly and decide if you need to… (More)