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From the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc., here’s how innovative maintenance materials can extend the beauty and durability of your home’s logs.
The experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. break down the key indicators that your logs need a little R & R (repair and refinish).
Deep in the mountains of upstate New York, one of America’s most beloved architectural styles was born. Dive into the design lega…
9 rustic-home design ideas that transcend trends and will never go out of style.
This primary bedroom gets its panache from an all-out Americana theme.
This lakeside getaway on Georgia’s Lake Sinclair boasts 3,000 square feet of porches and wrap-around decking. Re-create the porch…
A simple, 18th-century cabin is transformed into a sophisticated, luxury retreat.
For statistics on planning, spending and design, check out the other key findings from the survey.
A pair of northeastern natives creates a cozy cabin that masterfully blends their personal visions of home.
Common causes of construction delays and how to avoid them.
Prepare and fortify your soil now to get a head start in the spring.
Mossy greens, creamy whites and rich wood tones give this compact kitchen a splash of natural elegance.
Wondering what happens if your wood is left unfinished? Here, the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain why this is a bad …
In this helpful guide, the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. cover the when, where and how of cleaning your log home.
Your guide to understanding construction docs like a professional.
These decor finds can help you create a harmonious and delightful ambiance that embraces the essence of this month of transition …
Tending a garden can boost your health on multiple levels.
Let your home become a cozy haven from the elements with these winter-inspired decor finds.
After a devastating loss, a tenacious log-home-loving couple rebuilt their idea of paradise.
There’s increasing demand for hybrid technology, and homes are not exempt from that — especially not log and timber homes.
Appalachian cabins and homes may have morphed in the last 200 years, but there’s a reason this architectural style endures today.
This 2,000-square-foot rustic retreat is every bit as fashionable today as it was when we first featured it in 2008, thanks to a …
Our A-to-Z guide for choosing materials and design ideas that will enhance — not compete with — your gorgeous log walls. (Yep … w…
Along the way, you’ll be asked, “How many square feet do you want?” But is this an easy question to answer? How much is enough ..…
Whether you're shopping for a new cabin chef or an expert in the craft, these gifts will enhance their cooking experience.
If your gift recipient love to head indoors during the colder months, any of these products will elevate their stay-at-home exper…
If your gift recipient is particular about their plants, give them something that will help their harvest and passion bloom year-…
For the waterfront homeowner or the vacationer craving lake time, these gifts are perfect for their love of the water.