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Stories About Log Homes, Log Cabins & Timber Frame Homes

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Finding Land with South State Realty

Finding Land with South State Realty

Since 2009, realtor, AshLee Vaughn, has helped people looking for property on which to build. From purchasing a lot in an existing neighborhood to finding a pristine estate property in remote areas of Alabama, AshLee has a connected people with land on which dream homes will be built and a lifetime of memories will be made.

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About Vaughn Construction

About Vaughn Construction

Learn More About Us At Vaughn Construction Company, Inc., we have been building quality homes for more than 30 years. Our commitment to our clients is unwavering, and we’re here to stay. Instead of relying on traditional advertising, we take pride in the fact that the...

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Get Answers at Log Home Shows, But Go Prepared

Get Answers at Log Home Shows, But Go Prepared

  So you’re planning your dream log home. All of a sudden, reality hits and you’re faced with a barrage of questions. What floor plan do I want? Which company do I chose? Do I want a round or square log? Is one wood species better than the rest? How will I match...

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What is SIP Construction?

What is SIP Construction?

 So, what is a SIP and why would I want it in my new timber frame home?SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panel. While they aren’t something new, they may be new to you as they still represent a very small percentage (and growing) of use in new home...

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10 Money Savers

10 Money Savers

Each month Log Cabin Homes magazine suggests a variety of ways to save money when planning, building and decorating a log or timber home. Everything in your new home does not have to be new. Incorporating lighting, sinks, toilets, mirrors, stained or textured glass...

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The Power of Colors

The Power of Colors

Colors have the ability to evoke emotions and change our attitudes. They can inspire and motivate us to try something new and bold. They can alter our moods and appetites; even make a room feel small and cramped, or large and spacious. If you plan to redecorate a few...

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Take Charge of Your Water with a Rain Garden

Take Charge of Your Water with a Rain Garden

A Rain Garden is a landscape depression that can be filled with moisture-loving plants. Hidden beneath the pretty plants is a natural storm water treatment system that allows 30% more water to infiltrate into the ground. This reduces the amount of water from flowing...

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Combine Plans to Create a Custom Mid-Sized Home

Combine Plans to Create a Custom Mid-Sized Home

“So, here’s the thing,” began a lively conversation with an admittedly 60-something woman who just wanted to build the home that had taken shape in her head over a long time. What we knew about her was that she was in a different place than when she and her husband...

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Designing a Kitchen-Centric Great Room

Designing a Kitchen-Centric Great Room

Honest Abe homeowner Sondra DuBose and husband Lennard designed their own timber frame home.The center of the 3,200 SF home is an open floor plan with a smooth flow through the kitchen, dining and living spaces. "A kitchen-centric great room is perfect for today’s...

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Achieving the Perfect Interior Color

Achieving the Perfect Interior Color

Article Courtesy of Perma-Chink Systems Sometimes we just want something unique; something that expresses our distinctive style. As you look through the standard Lifeline Interior™ or Lifeline Accents™ colors, it may instinctively appear that there are...

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