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Insulated Garden Buildings for All Seasons

Insulated garden buildings are highly recommended and lucrative investments. Log cabins, garden rooms, and wooden garages are just a few of the garden structures that must have proper and extensive insulation. Constructing a garden building with log or timber materials is useless if you do not invest in pre-treatment that insulate the structure from top to bottom. Insulated garden buildings are ideal to live in regardless of the season; these remarkable structures can accommodate you all year-round. Insulated Garden Buildings for Energy Efficiency Garden buildings from log or timber materials could be pre-cut or site-built, depending on the needs and preferences of the owner. Modern log homes, garden rooms, or wooden garages are customizable in terms of design and feature. Insulated g… (More)
How Many Years Will a Log Cabin Last?

One of the most important things to know about log cabin is its capacity to last for decades. With proper maintenance and treatment, a log house could last for over a hundred years given the evidence of century-old log houses and wooden structures all over Europe, where the first log homes originated. Thus, if you’re thinking of a good investment that would outlast you for generations, take a closer look at the log cabin and how this simple and humble abode cheats years and nature. A Log Cabin is Not Just Long-Lasting One of the main benefits of living in a log cabin is that it can last for years, decades, even centuries with proper care and maintenance. However, longevity and durability are not just the main benefits of living in a wooden house. There are other log cabin featur… (More)
The Popularity of Wooden Houses in the UK

Wooden houses have a significant place in the history of the UK. Log structures in England, for instance, have had great influence in the field of building construction and architecture, with log houses in the UK being around for several centuries. Contemporary log cabins have evolved from their simple and basic features to more complex, aesthetically remarkable, and functional units. There is no doubt that timber houses are extremely popular in the UK and other corners of the globe. Wooden Houses in Ancient Britain Based on historical accounts, the first log homes were built in the northern regions of Europe over 5000 years ago. The origins of wooden houses have been traced back to the Scandinavians. Some of the oldest and even millennia old log structures were found in Scarborough in… (More)
A Perfect Place to Build a Log Cabin

A log cabin is your retreat and hiding place from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nevertheless, it is a huge investment to begin with. So, before you shell out on a single nail, make sure that you know all the essential details of building a log cabin. Just like in other real estate projects, creating a log home requires the best location to make your investment worthwhile. The location determines the quality of your log home and tells you if it is a lucrative venture or otherwise. So where is the perfect place to build a log cabin? Choosing a Log Cabin Location 101 There are several factors that must be considered when selecting a log cabin venue. Take note that the practicality and legality of the site should be your main priorities. Buying a piece of land and building you… (More)
Lighting Your Log Home in the Darker Months of the Year

With the sometimes gloomy autumn/winter season approaching, many of us think about how to create a cosy and light atmosphere in the wooden log home. Of course it’s not possible to replicate sunlight with artificial light, but it is possible and even necessary to arrange your home lighting in a way that you live through the more ‘gloomier’ times of the year in a much more comfortable way. Even if they don't like big shopping centres, most people would agree that these places become more attractive in autumn/winter evening time. And the reason for it is probably the fact that there is a lot of light inside your house, apartment or log cabin while it is so dark outside. It is known that Northern countries pay a lot of attention to light therapy, however, the positive effects of light are a… (More)
Log Home Garden Care in Autumn: What Do I Do with the Leaves?

Every log home owner knows that as autumn approaches you need to clean your garden in order to successfully prepare for winter and spring. Whether it is necessary to rake from the lawn, sweep a patio or a yard, unblock rain pipes – as the leaves start to fall it becomes a daily job. As can be said for many jobs in your garden, in order to rake leaves you need the correct equipment. There are several types of tools available which take into account the area that needs to rake as to whether it's a garden with tall grass, lawn or yard you’re dealing with around your log home. When tidying your lawn the most practical way is to use a wide range rake with short flexible rods. However, this is not suitable for raking taller grass as the short rods can't get at the deeper leaves in the undergro… (More)