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& rustic charmA rustic ambiance can be achieved by accentuating interior rooms with real or "faux" logs and timbers.
Keep in mind that accent pieces like picture frames,
lamps and furniture will contribute to the rustic look and
feel of a log home. On the following pages, we demonstrate
a number of ways of using log accents and "hollow"
timber beams to
achieve the authentic look of logs, and hide wiring or plumbing as
an additional benefit. Additionally, we offer some great time-saving and
creative DIY projects.
Log Railing Repairs (a Quick Fix) How to add a temporary, cosmetic fix to a log railing without replacing the logs. How to keep the weather from attacking your logs as a result of checking and unprotected wood.
The
Ultimate Indoor Firewood Rack! Imagine a firewood storage solution that holds enough
wood to feed your
stove for days, hides your matches and fire starters in a drawer, is mounted on
hidden casters for easy loading, has stylish wrought iron supports and
looks like a custom piece of rustic furniture.
Read more ...and
download our FREE plans!
DIY Log Home Maintenance - Stripping & Staining Logs Sooner or later your log home will need to be re-stained or at the very least, scrubbed down. A new video shows you how to do it right and offers some tips that will save you a lot of time.
Log railing gate to keep dogs or kids on the deck and off the stairs. See how we created a gate to compliment our log railing.
Timber frame hollow ceiling beam supports a ceiling fan and unsightly wiring with the look of a solid structural beam.

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