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Log Raising at Honest Abe Log Homes in Moss TN. . . . The 2023 schedule with all Log Raisings beginning at 9 a.m Central time: January 28; April 22; July 22; October 23As a dealer, communicating these dates to your family and friends is a good opportunity to touch base. It’s usually a good idea that you have “a reason to call.” Seating is limited. Let me know . . . jack

Our suppliers . . . Product wait times for us to obtain materials can vary from a several weeks to 25 weeks depending on the product. In the past, we were usually able to source ALL of the materials needed in 45 days. Sigh.

Dollars and Sense . . . The Federal Reserve met December 14 and raised interest rates by 0.50%. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts that mortgage rates will drop to 5.4% in 2023. … Interest rates in the 5% range are great rates. Once folks realize the days of 2 and 3% interest rates are gone and predictably won't be seen again in our lifetime. ... 5's are great!

Honest Abe Christmas Album

Here is the link to our Christmas Album we are sharing with you . . .  https://www.honestabe.com/project/christmas-albums/

Please feel free to contact Jack at any time. 

800-767-4916. Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

LogHomesByJack.com = web site and on Facebook

Want a Log Home Price Estimate? Answer some questions.

Want a Log Home Price Estimate? Please answer some questions.

We offer a number of log and timber frame models from which to start if you have not already found something you like. For me to give you a reasonably accurate estimate of costs, I need for us to have a conversation so that we can go over your options.

Considering a Log or Timber Frame home. Wondering about the cost. Here are a few things that we need to discuss before I can work up that initial estimate for you . . . 

What is in your material package? The list is explained on line and in the mailer you received or will receive.

Heavy Timber exposed beam roof system or conventional

Heavy Timber exposed beam 2nd floor system or conventional

- we have six roof options [not to mention porches]

Log style – We offer 10 different log profiles. D Flat Round Chinked

For example: Chinked dovetail log system - 2nd level? - one added course of logs?

Highlander model is 24x38 at 1320sf

Reduce or Increase the footprint to 24x32 or not. 2BRs. 2 BAs

Do you want it larger or smaller?

Do you want the Big window system on the deck side?

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Added gabled porch to the deck side

Added shed porch

Deck or 2nd deck

Long or short porch on big window side

Standard wood windows or upgrade to better clad windows

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Crawl space or basement

Public water and sewer or drill and put on an inground septic system

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So, as can be seen, there are many options to be considered. Give Jack a call to set up an appointment so we can go over these options and clarify your questions. Thanks . . . jack

Inquiries: 800.767.4916. Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

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See also my primary supplier: HonestAbe.com. Also found on Facebook

Honest Abe Living, September 2022, is our FREE online magazine

Honest Abe Living, September 2022, is our FREE online magazine. It is full of stories, photos, ideas and tips.

The September issue of Honest Abe Living is now available online. Click on the link below or paste it into your browser.

Honest Abe Living is an interactive magazine and includes:

1. Ideas for adding spice to your log walls with metal, cork, bark and other materials by interior designer Molly Cooper.

2. An interview with owners of a home built from Honest Abe's Eagledale plan, a video tour of their home and a downloadable premium plan.

4. A printable list of home medical supplies suggested by a Red Cross trainer for those whose home is more than 20 minutes from EMS.

5. An invitation to visit the National Rolley Hole Marbles Festival and Championship in September, which is in part sponsored by Honest Abe Log Homes.

6. A recipe for spicy rabbit.

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack [on Facebook]. Comments? Questions? To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-September-2022

What is Bugging You?

What is Bugging You?

by Jack Hutslar

About Destructive Bugs

One of the more common complaints about log homes has to do with bugs, specifically carpenter bees and wood bores. Add termites to the list of unwanted pests.

Some insects eat and digest wood. Others create nests by making holes usually in the bottom of beams. Carpenter bees can be very destructive but it extends beyond the holes they leave. 

Carpenter bee damage is not confined to log homes. Wood siding and the underside of decks are prime locations for these insects.

Wood bores like the surface of the logs and wood siding. This type of damage can be prevented in new homes with a borate treatment before staining. Bugs that ingest borate treated wood willdie.

Carpenter bees generally invade homes by going up into the bottom of deck and porch beams as well as the roof fascia. They chew up into the wood and then stretch out their lairs laterally leaving telltale sawdust deposits. Once in the wood, they create new baby carpenter bees. Then they all leave their nesting area in the wood BUT return the following season [sometimes twice a year] to do it all over again. It is a life cycle like salmon, the fish.`

Additional carpenter bee problems arises when you do not stop this from happening. That is woodpeckers. They have the unique ability to find [hear] carpenter bee nests in your lovelywood home. Woodpeckers will tear into the wood surface to find this insect larvae for food. The damage they cause can be enormous.

A solution is Bug Juice

Bug Juice insecticide paint additive is designed to kill most crawling and flying insects on interior and exterior surfaces.  It eliminates spiders, ants, weevils, cockroaches and even those pesky cockroaches.

Bug Juice is a contact insecticide that I sell. It MUST be mixed in the top coat of the stain or paint you are using. It will kill these pest in a short time [It is not harmful to people and pets]. The insecticide is absorbed through their sticky pads. The standard Bug Juice treatment is good for around three years. Lightly wash down your home after each pollen, dust and dirt season. Bugs must be able to connect the treated wood for it to be effective.

Bug Juice may not mix with a few paints and stains. In order for it to work properly an additive may be needed. This catalyst is either Penetrol or Floetrol from Flood.

Here is a note about termites. A termite treatment is usually mandated for new construction jobs. If not, get it done. Call a local exterminator. 

Added Suggestion: Stack all fireplace wood at least 50 feet from your home. Large stacks of wood on your porch is inviting these insects.

We deliver nationwide.

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Inquiries: 800.767.4916. Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Honest Abe Living August 2022 brought to you by LogHomesByJack.com

Honest Abe Living August 2022 is our FREE online Log Home magazine. It is full of stories, numerous photos, ideas and tips.

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack on 
Facebook. Questions? Comments? To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

                  Click on the link below or paste it into our browser.

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-August-2022

Honest Abe Living July 2022 brought to you by LogHomesByJack on Facebook

Honest Abe Living July 2022 is our FREE online Log Home magazine. It is full of stories, numerous photos, ideas and tips.

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack on Facebook. Questions? Comments? To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

Click on this link or copy & paste this into your browser

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-july-2022 

Honest Abe Living . June 2022 brought to you by LogHomesByJack

Honest Abe Living . June 2022 

Honest Abe Living June 2022 is our FREE online Log Home magazine brought to you by LogHomesByJack.com on Facebook. It is full of stories, numerous photos, ideas and tips.

                          Custom Segura Model by Honest Abe Log Homes

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack on Facebook. Questions? Comments? To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

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An Answer To More Bedrooms from LogHomesByJack

For a family looking for a large log home with more bedrooms & bathrooms, here is a fantastic seven [7] bedroom log home that includes three bedrooms in a walkout basement with room for one or two more bedrooms and a kitchenette. ...  Paste this URL below into your browser to see photos and the layout … 

Log Home Living. Undated … Paste the Link below into your browser to to see photos of this home plus the floor plans for all three levels.

For more information or to set up a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916. Always available by appointment.

https://www.loghome.com/floorplans/cloud-9-floor-plan-honest-abe/?fbclid=IwAR1Nl6PDALYqwX9BYtx6pT2W8KV6Tjh51x6Q79-ApnMLJaVjGBGGcsHi3sM

Honest Abe Living, May 2022

Honest Abe Living, May 2022, is our FREE online magazine. It is full of stories, photos, ideas and tips

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack. To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

Click on this link or copy & paste this into your browser

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-may-2022

April 2022 Honest Abe Living

Honest Abe Living, April 2022, our FREE online magazine. It is full of stories, photos, ideas and tips.

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack. To schedule a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

Click on this link or copy & paste this into your browser … 

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-april-2022

Roanoke Log Home . April 8-9-10 . LogHomesByJack will be there

 Roanoke Log Home Show

LogHomesByJack will be there

Berglund Center in Roanoke VA

April 8th Friday = 1pm - 7pm

April 9th Saturday = 10am - 6pm

April 10th Sunday = 10am - 4pm

We Offer Options

Bring me your design ideas and notes.

See more info at LogHomesByJack on Facebook or our blog at https://LogHomesByJack.com. 

If you cannot make it to the show, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

Honest Abe Living, March 2022, is now online

Brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack

Articles this month in the interactive, free magazine include:

Need a vacation? 

Choose one of these Honest Abe Log Homes’ Projects for Your Next Getaway!

Interior Design Ideas from Molly Cooper ... Honest Abe Says Goodbye to an old friend, Ralph Emery ... Wood Structures Create Inspiring Landscapes … The Kitchen Reborn: How Kitchen Design has Evolved During the Pandemic

Cheesy Shrimp & Grits Recipe for Mardi Gras … The Cambridge Floor Plan, Customized as a Lakeview HomeTips for Water Planning for Farm Animals ... Masculine vs. Feminine.

The Link

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-march-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1ZEcbWCr4mk4nnAOzUcBm-cxJj--w7FU_hXpgSgz4GVjvhIcESj_omxeU

Find the Professionals When Building Your Dream Home

 How to Find the Professionals You Need When Building Your Dream Home 

When it comes to getting your dream home, there’s nothing like a custom build. The absolute most important part of building a home, however, is making sure you have the right team of professionals. Log Homes By Jack has created this guide to make the process simpler and more accessible so you can finally create that perfect, unique space you’ve been dreaming of! 

Finding the Land 

Like a good story, every new home needs a good plot. Here’s how to find yours:

• Start by finding a real estate agent who specializes in land acquisition. 
• Here’s a guide for interviewing potential options. 
• You’ll also need surveyors to get a clear picture of what is and isn’t your property. 
• If the land isn’t level enough, search for “lawn grading near me.”

Designing Your Home 

The right design team will make all the difference: 

• No matter what kind of home you’d like to build, you’ll need a reliable design team -- especially if you fancy a rustic log cabin. LogHomesByJack helps with your designs. 
• Take a good look through potential contractor’s portfolios to find someone whose style matches your goals. We provide contractors from the area, in most cases.
• Ask for references - the older the work, the better - to make sure you can trust the quality of their designs. 

Building and Finalizing 

Here’s who you’ll need to take your property from dream to reality:

• Although your design team may work with subcontractors, you may want to point them toward specific teams if you prefer their work. Keep your local contractors engaged.
• For example, you can turn to us if you’d like custom-designed kitchen cabinetry. 
• Finally, hire professional cleaners to get your new home move-in ready. 

Building a home can be a long and challenging process, so you’ll need a team on your side that you can trust. After all, you’re putting your future in their hands. We hope this article gives you the information you need to find the right pros and build the one-of-a-kind home you deserve! 

Log Homes By Jack are built with quality kiln-dried logs to produce better uniformity and stability supplied by Honest Abe Log & Timber Frame Homes. See Facebook = LogHomesByJack. We provide smooth and durable finishes to both the interior and exterior producing log homes that last a lifetime. Start your dream with our collection of log home & timber frame floor plans, then let us design the home of your dreams. Contact Jack today to get started! 800.767.4916

LogHomesByJack … WOO = We Offer Options ... Sansin Enviro Stains

 LogHomesByJack … WOO = We Offer Options. 

Sansin Protects California’s First Multi-Story, CLT Mass Timber Building

https://www.sansin.com/sansin-protects-californias-first-multi-story-clt-mass-timber-building/

Representative for Sansin Enviro Stains, Honest Abe Log Homes and Southern TimberCraft. Since 2001. We design and ship material package nationwide. Log Homes. Timber Frame Homes. Eco Panel Homes. RuStick Homes. Recreational cabins. Additions. FROGs. Sansin Enviro Stains. 

Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916 . On Facebook see LogHomesByJack. 

https://LogHomesByJack.com

News From Jack 1/29/22 . Jack’s Log Home Web Site

FYI. When trying to access my LogHomesByJack web site, please take note …

This works => https://LogHomesByJack.com

On my web site you will find

+ News from Jack, my blog for news and updates

• + Photo Gallery
• + Honest Abe floor plan catalog
• + We opened for business in 2001, moved to SML in 2004

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This URL Does NOT Work:  www.LogHomesByJack.com

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PLUS,

This is the direct link for the latest 2021 Honest Abe Floor Plan Catalog - copy and paste

https://issuu.com/honestabeloghomes/docs/8_5x11_-_catalog_-_issuu?fr=sMGIyNzQzNjYxODM&inf_contact_key=08c26d4d79c8c7acc1c0d46d5d90d77f

Please note that our Information Center is now located in River Ridge Mall - B95. That is the Alpaca By Jaca store at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg. Sally and I have been doing it this way since 2012. The Mall is open daily. Jack is not there on a regular bases.

Jack is always available to meet with clients by appointment. Please call to set up a meeting to discuss your plans and answer your questions. 

Cell phone: 800.767.4916 or 336.407.2157

By Email, send to …

jack@LogHomesByJack.com

or

HutslarJack@gmail.com

Thanks and Happy New Year . . . Jack & Sally