Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Log Raising Dates at the Honest Abe HQ in Moss TN in 2008

Honest Abe Log Homes

2008 Events

Log Raising Dates at the Honest Abe HQ in Moss TN

9:00 am to Noon

Honest Abe Log Homes will be hosting a log raising event at National Headquarters in Moss, TN. Everyone is invited. We will be constructing a small log home and discussing products that are included.
Anyone interested should contact their local salesperson or independent dealership to register.

Time of event: 9 am to Noon CST
Place of event: 9995 Clay County Highway, Moss, TN 38575
Please call Jack to reserve your seat 800 767-4916

February 2, 2008 – Open House

February 9, 2008

April 5, 2008

July 26, 2008

July 26, 2008

September 20, 2008

November 8, 2008


Construction Workshop Dates at the Honest Abe HQ in Moss, TN

2008 dates to be announced

So, you're ready to start building that Honest Abe home you've just purchased? Not until you attend the Honest Abe Construction Seminar. Open to the serious do-it-yourselfer, the seminar will discuss subjects like site prep, package delivery, material storage and more.

This full-day seminar blends technical classroom instruction with practical construction experience. Learn about the quality material used in our homes, as well as building methods and tools utilized in the construction process. Get yourself a front row seat and ask our experienced Honest Abe personnel all those technical questions you've been wondering about.

The Construction Seminar is open to new customers who have already purchased a log package and are not using a subcontractor through Honest Abe. Are you not doing the actual work yourself? Then we invite your builder to attend and become familiar with our custom log system.

The tuition for the Construction Seminar is $25 per person (limit two people per customer). Class size is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com to register or for more information.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

2007 year end promotion = Savings for you

Jack Hutslar, full time Independent Dealer for Honest Abe Log and Timber Frame Homes announced that Honest Abe introduces a year end promotion. It is a bit complicated but here is the bottom line. We will discount the *log portion* of your material package and the *timber portion* of your timber frame home packages.

A 15% reduction in *logs* or *timbers* is available when delivery is taken before the end of 2007.

A 10% reduction in the *logs* or *timbers* is available when delivery is taken by May 31, 2008.

In order for me to figure out exactly how much you save, I need to prepare an estimate if I have not already worked up one for you. This promotion applies to any new customer for both our log homes and timber frame homes. For example, it saves you over $3,000 on our 2100 sf Aspen model and over $2,700 on our 1800 sf cape cod Darlington.

Two more notes

- we will not have a price change until September 2008.
- this promotion does not apply to our recreational Sportsman cabins.

Please let me know if you would like to take advantage of this year end promotion. Thanks . . . Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916

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New Promotion from Honest Abe Log Homes

Honest Abe Log Homes announced a new Fall promotion for all of the Log and Timber Frame home material packages that are purchased before December 31, 2007. Here are the basic details.

First, the current price list that you have will be in effect until September 30, 2008, that is 2008. There will be no year end price change as in the past. That is good news for you and me.

The deadline for taking advantage of this year end promotion is December 31, 2007.

You will receive a 15% reduction in the log portion** of your material package when the material package delivery is taken by December 31, 2007.

You will receive a 10% reduction in the log portion** of your material package when the material package delivery is taken by May 31, 2008.

For customers who are considering our timber frame homes, this 15% and 10% discount promotion applies to the 8x8 post and beam timbers used in the wall system.

The fine print . . .

** The log walls are a portion of that section in your estimate. It is not that entire subtotal.

Remember, that it takes time to get your floor plans drawn, fees paid and material package cut and collected in order for delivery to take place by December 31, 2007 or May 31, 2008.

This discount program applies to material packages totalling $35,000 or more, not counting shipping and sales tax.

Get the logs or timbers rolling right now with a $2,500 deposit for the floor plans or a 50% deposit on the material package.

Can you follow all of that. If not, give me a call. Or, the next time we get together we can go over exactly what this discount amounts to with the material package price that you have received from me. Thanks for considering Honest Abe Log and Timber Frame homes.

Best wishes . . . Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916

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LogHomesByJack.com
Log & Timber Frame Homes
Jack Hutslar, Sales & Project Management
800 767-4916 or 336 407-2157 [m] or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Little Log Cabin Model
1118 Hendricks Store Road
Moneta VA 24121
[inside the Smith Mountain Lake Flea Market]


Office and Models at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
Visit by Appointment - Contact Jack

Great combination of Price, Quality & Service

"We will not be undersold on comparable material packages."

• Eastern white pine and Western red cedar tongue & groove logs
• 8x8 D and 8x8 Round logs, 6x10 and 6x12 flat logs - all kiln dried
• Stylish 10 inch round Western logs for the mountain chalet style
• Logs in our material packages are precut and numbered for ease of construction
• Timber Frame packages include 8x8 Douglas fir beams and insulated SIPs
• Material and Construction, Nationwide
• Design and Review Assistance - Customized floor plans
• Sportsman Cabin Collection for hunting & fishing cabins, guest cottages and more
• Catalogs with over 70 floor plans - $18.00 or check out our web sites
• Consulting Services for restoration and repair
• VA and NC land, homes, condos, investments, developments

Settle on your floor plan. We can help you take care of the rest!

Log Home Buyer Workshop
2nd Saturday of each month at DQ at the Lake

Sansin Stain
For logs, timbers, wood siding, interior wood, fences, shakes, decks, docks.
Sansin PTL can be applied to pressure treated lumber immediately.
Sansin stains bond with the cell walls and allow the wood to breathe.


Contact:
Jack & Sally Hutslar
Sales & Project Management for Log Homes by Jack

SML Office
P.O. Box 140
Huddleston, Virginia 24104
800 767-4916 - 336 407-2157 [mobile] - 877 297-9052 [fax]
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

NC Office
P.O. Box 957
Kernersville, North Carolina 27284
800 767-4916 - 877 297-9052 [fax]
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Sally Hutslar, VA and NC Realtor, Weichert, Realtors - Bridges & Co.
866 384-7080 or 336 407-8993 [m] or 540 721-2752 [o] or Sally@naysi.com

http://www.LogHomesByJack.com

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

SML Flea Market & Specialty Shops

http://www.smlfleamarket.com/
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Under New Management

Jack Hutslar announced that the Smith Mountain Lake Flea Market & Specialty Shops is under new managment. There is a new plan in place for inside booths, outside tables and special events. Return here for the latest news or visit http://www.smlfleamarket.com/.

Location:
1118 Hendricks Store Road
Moneta VA 24121

Telephone:
540 297-7907

Directions:
On Rt 655 just off Rt 122 in Bedford County at the Lake
Just a few miles from Bridgewater Plaza at the Hales Ford Bridge

New Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday, Friday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Booths and Tables:
Inside booths are $1.00 per square foot
Outside tables are $5.00 per day

Consignments:
Good quality items only, 30 day limit

UHAUL:
Truck and trailer rental pick ups and drops at 540 297-7907
Call in ahead of time and make your reservations to speed up the process

For more information about the SML Flea Market booths, tables and other matters, contact:

Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916
Sally Hutslar at 866 384-7080

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Open Houses Log Raising Construction Workshop

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Construction Open House
An Honest Abe Log Home
Location: Fincastle VA just off Route 220 about 15 miles North of Interstate 81
Saturday - August 18, 2007
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Look for the Log Home Open House signs

Walk through an Honest Abe Log Home under construction. The dry in phase is nearing completion. There will not be a set program at this Open House. Just bring your questions and wear safe shoes. No flip flops or sandels.

Call Jack Hutslar for directions or more information at 800 767-4916

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Open House
Honest Abe Timber Frame Home
Village East at Smith Mountain Lake
Just off Route 655 South at Route 122
Sunday - August 19, 2007
1:00 to 4:00 pm

This timber frame home is completed and For Sale. Seasonal Lake view. 1400 sf on the main floor with full basement that includes a two car garage. Great room. 3 BR and 2 BA. Laundry room. All Tongue and Groove ceilings. Roughed in bath in the basement. Ready to move in.

Sally Hutslar with Weichert Realtors will be there to answer your log and timber frame home questions along with Jack Hutslar. Telephone Sally Hutslar at 866 384-7080 or Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916

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Construction Workshop
Hosted by Honest Abe Log Homes
at Moss, Tennessee
September 7, 2007
Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

A Construction Workshop for buyers and builders will be conducted by Honest Abe Log Homes. See how-to-do-it and ask questions. Cost is $25.00 and that includes lunch and handouts. This is a great program for self builders as well as contractors. We expect 100 or more people to attend. For more information or to reserve space by pre-registering, contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Moss, Tennessee is located about 450 miles West of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia as well as the North Carolina Piedmont Triad. From Moss, it is about 90 miles Southwest to all of the glitz and sizzle of Nashville.

See five Honest Abe model homes on the way to Moss and then more material samples and model cabins on the property.

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But wait, there’s more . . .

September 22 - 8:00 am to Noon
Log Raising at Moss, TN

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Log Homes Buyer Workshop
Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:15 am
October 13, 2007
At Dairy Queen at Smith Mountain Lake

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October 13
National Honest Abe Fall Tour of Homes
There will be Open Houses across the nation where we have dealers.

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October 13, 2007
Open House at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
Details to be announced here

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Log Homes Buyer Workshop
Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:15 am
November 10, 2007
At Dairy Queen at Smith Mountain Lake

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November 10 - 8:00 am to Noon
Log Raising at Moss, TN

Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com. Jack is a Full Time Independent Dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Honest Abe Log Home web site revamped

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Jack Hutslar, Full Time Independent Dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes, announced a revamped web site for Honest Abe Log Homes. It includes a new look, new plans and new photos. See the Legacy series, Big Sky series featuring our 10 inch round logs and purlin roof system, Genuine Select thrift models plus the Sportsman Cabin Collection for recreational areas. Read magazine articles with photos that feature customers and the Honest Abe log homes they purchased. Check it all out out www.HonestAbe.com.

Sansin Enviro-Stains for your decks, docks, fences, wood siding, shakes and logs - for interiors and exteriors. Sealers and other wood preservatives designed to prolong the life of wood.

See www.LogHomesByJack.com or call Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916.

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Open House schedule for Fall 2007

Come back soon and see our Open House schedule for Smith Mountain Lake and the Roanoke Valley area . . . jack at 800 767-4916

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Log Home Buyer Workshops at Roanoke (VA ) Civic Center

RE: Workshops for Log Home Buyers August 10-11-12 at Roanoke Civic Center in conjunction with the Virginia Outdoor Sportsmen's Classic

Jack Hutslar announced that the August 2007 Log Home Buyer Workshops will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11-12, 2007 in conjunction with the Virginia Outdoor Sportsmen's Classic at the Roanoke Civic Center.

Scheduled Log Home Buyer Workshop times are:

Friday from 5:00 to 5:45 pm
Saturday from 11:00 to 11:45 am
Sunday from 2:00 to 2:45 pm.

Virginia Outdoor Sportsmen's Classic Show hours are:

Friday from Noon to 8:00 pm
Saturday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday from Noon to 6:00 pm

These three Workshops are free with your paid admission to the Virginia Outdoor Sportsmen's Classic - $11.00 for adults. Children under 12 are admitted free. Jack Hutslar will also have a booth at the Sportsman Classic featuring LogHomesByJack.com and Honest Abe Log Homes.

Sally Hutslar, Realtor, will also be at the booth. She will have her detailed list of log homes and land for sale in the Roanoke Valley Area.

Jack's informative and entertaining Workshops cover budgeting, floor planning, design, material packages, package comparisons, construction, building them yourself, questions and much more. They are sponsored by LogHomesByJack.com and conducted by Jack Hutslar. Admission is free with your show ticket. Handouts provided. Personal meetings by appointment.

Jack and Sally Hutslar are the owners of LogHomesByJack.com and Full Time Independent Dealers for Honest Abe Log Homes - www.HonestAbe.com. For more information, see the Workshop button at www.LogHomesByJack.com or contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com.

Contact People:

Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916
Sally Hutslar at 866 384-7080

Friday, June 15, 2007

A Log Home By The Lake

Celebrating the Fourth in a log home would be great!

A picnic, and fireworks with friends by the lake.

This is a dream that can come true for you,

Call LogHomesByJack, tis the thing to do!

Have a Safe and Happy Fourth!

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

News from Jack on June 6, 2007

What follows in this news report from Jack


- Log Home Buyer Workshop
- Construction Workshop
- Price Change Coming


Log Home Buyer Workshop at Smith Mountain Lake.

Jack Hutslar announced that the FREE June class, his Log Home Buyer Workshop, will take place Saturday June 9, 2007. These classes are conducted on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 11:15 am at Dairy Queen on Rt 616 off Rt 122 in Moneta VA.

These informative and entertaining classes cover budgeting, floor planning, design, material packages, package comparisons, construction, questions and much more. They are sponsored by LogHomesByJack.com and conducted by Jack Hutslar. Admission is fee. Seating is limited. Handouts provided. Reservations are recommended. Personal meetings by appointment. Jack and Sally Hutslar are full time independent dealers for Honest Abe Log Homes - www.HonestAbe.com. For more information, see www.LogHomesByJack.com or contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@naysi.com.

Log Home Buyer Workshop dates in 2007 are . . . June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10


Construction Workshop hosted by Honest Abe Log Home
Saturday June 22, 2007 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Moss, Tennessee

A Construction Workshop for buyers and builders will be conducted by Honest Abe Log Homes. See how-to-do-it and ask questions. Cost is $25.00 per person and that includes lunch and handouts. This is a great program for self builders as well as contractors. You should expect 100 or more people to attend. For more information or to reserve space by pre-registering, contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Moss, Tennessee is located about 450 miles West of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia as well as the North Carolina Piedmont Triad. From Moss, it is about 90 miles Southwest to all of the glitz and sizzle of Nashville.

On the way to Moss, driving West, there are three model homes in Crossville TN not far beyond Knoxville. See a Frontier and Cordova. Then there are two more model homes at Cookville on Route 11, just North of Route 40. See a Bellewood and Algood. Then you can visit the home office model that shows a variety of materials in the office. The workshop building has more samples. Visitors can walk inside model cabins from our Sportsman Cabin Collection. See the River Bottom and McFarland Creek. A visit to Swan Ridge will provide opportunities to see other models including the Swan Ridge Club House that uses a combination of log and timber frame.

These Honest Abe events usually include a plant tour and a visit to Swan Ridge. Let me know if you would like to make a trip to Moss, Tennessee and the home office of Honest Abe Log Homes.


Price Change Reminder

Honest Abe will have a price change effective July 1, 2007. We never know ahead of time what it will be but it sounds like it may include a bump in shipping charges in addition to what else might change in material costs. A $2500 deposit by the end of June 2007 holds current pricing for material and shipping until the end of 2007 when delivery is to occur. If delivery does not take place by then for some reason, nothing is lost as your deposit will always be applied to the final package price.


This is posted at "News From Jack" at http://www.LogHomesByJack.com. Thanks for taking time to read this . . . jack

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

New Honest Abe Log Home catalog now available

Jack Hutslar, full time Independent Dealer for Honest Abe Log Homes, announced today that Honest Abe has published a new catalog. It is full of model log homes and floor plans. The new catalog features many photos as well as new and updated selections from the Honest Abe Legacy Series. Other sections include the Genuine Select Series for economy minded buyers. All models can be built as log or timber frame homes. The Big Sky series is new and features our new 10 round logs with Swedish cope corners. Finally, all 12 models from the Sportsman Cabin series are shown. These stylish little cabins from 200 to 1000 sf are designed for use in recreational areas. The new Honest Abe catalog is available for $17.00 including shipping.

Honest Abe Log Homes has been providing quality log homes and timber frame homes across the USA for over 25 years. Jack Hutslar resides at the Lake and has been a log home dealer for nearly six years. We offer material packages and construction nationwide.

Log Home Buyer Workshops are conducted the 2nd Saturday of each month, March through November. The new catalogs and other material are presented for viewing. Handouts are provided.

For more information, contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com. Meet with Jack personally by appointment at his model cabin inside the Smith Mountain Lake Flea Market. Visit www.LogHomesByJack.com and www.HonestAbe.com to see photos and floor plans.

Contact: Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916, 336 407-2157 [m], Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Log Raisings and other events

Log Raisings, etc.
Hosted by Honest Abe Log Homes

LogHomesByJack.com and Honest Abe Log Homes invite you to visit our national headquarters.

April 14, 2007
Log Raising at Moss, TN
8:00 am to Noon plus tours

June 22, 2007
Construction Seminar at Moss, TN
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Great program for self builders
Call Jack for reservations

July 28, 2007
Log Raising at Moss, TN

September 22, 2007
Log Raising at Moss, TN

October 13, 2007
National Fall Honest Abe Tour of Homes
Contact Jack Hutslar for more information our own
Tour of Homes at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia at
800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

November 10, 2007
Log Raising at Moss, TN

About Moss, Tennessee - It is located about 450 miles West of Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia and the North Carolina Piedmont Triad. From Moss, it is about 90 miles Southwest to all of the glitz and sizzle of Nashville.

On the way to Moss, driving West, there are three model homes in Crossville TN not far beyond Knoxville. See a Frontier and Cordova. Then there are two more model homes at Cookville on Route 11, just North of Route 40. See a Bellewood and Algood. Then there is the home office with a model with a variety of materials in the office. The workshop building with more samples. Visitors can walk inside model cabins from our Sportsman Cabin Collection. See the River Bottom and McFarland Creek.

These Saturday morning log raisings include a plant tour and a visit to Swan Ridge where more log homes can be seen. Let me know if you would like to make a trip to Moss, Tennessee and the home office of Honest Abe Log Homes.

For more information or to attend any of these events,
contact Jack Hutslar at
800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Saturday, January 6, 2007

Log Raising at Honest Abe National HQ Feb 3

Log Raising at National Headquarters in Moss, TN. Saturday. February 3, 2007 from 9:00 am to Noon. See how our log home is constructed inside the Honest Abe Activity Building. Be preapred to ask questions of the experts. Honest Abe material packages are precut and numbered, then bundled and labeled. It is build by the numbers and is a very good system for contractors as well as self builders.

On your way over to Moss from the East, stop at Crossville TN right on i40 after you drive through Knoxville and see three model homes including the Frontier and Dakota. Then drive on West to Cookville and see the Bellewood and Algood. From there, travel on up toward the Kentucky border and see our model/office at our National Headquarters. Folks interested in our Sportsman Cabin Collection will also find three model set up there on the same site. Spend Friday night in scenic Livingston or tour the Dale Hollow Lake area.

Top off your trip to Moss with a 90 mile drive over to Nashville where you can enjoy the Music City and Opryland where we also hold our annual Dealer Convention that includes some of our training programs.

Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com for more information.