Saturday, December 4, 2010

Lakeside timber frame home pricing



Honest Abe Log Homes offers two styles of residential homes - log homes and timber frame homes. Both styles meet all residential building codes.

Shown above is a modified Lakeside. Go to the previous floor plan catalog button at www.LogHomesByJack.com to see a similar floor plan. Send me your mailing address and I will mail a copy of the floor plan for this modified version. It has 1300 sf on the main floor and 700sf in the loft plus a 1300 sf walk out basement. The material package prices below include a roughed in but not "finished" basement.



Timber Frame material package on a basement.
Initial Estimate is $104,496.14

Log Home material package for the same design on a basement.
Initial Estimate is $99,409.86

Initial Estimate shows that clients are known to make changes in the floor plan drawings "after" the fist estimate is provided. The final material package price is established when the final set of floor plan drawings are OKed by the future owner. The same "estimate" situation exists with shell [i.e., dry in] and turnkey price estimates.

The pricing above does not include applicable sales tax or shipping. Material Package Discounts apply when we receive your signed $1,000 deposit and form by 12/31/10. Delivery must be taken by August 2011. Larger discounts apply when the material package is delivered by the end of February 2011.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Froniter B material package



We just finished working up the "initial estimate" for the Frontier model log home. It is a 2 story cape cod with a bedroom and loft up on a full basement.

6x8 D logs
Material Package for the Frontier made with 6x8 D logs.
$57,0-73.50 plus shipping and applicable taxes.

RuStick
Stick built "log" home with siding outside and inside
Material Package for the Frontier B.
$45,557.14 plus shipping and applicable taxes.

Note that these are estimates with materials specified by our client. Turnkey construction costs will vary depending on your interior and basement needs.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Aspen log home material package pricing

Aspen log home material package

Initial estimate is $91,494.00 with 8x8 or 6x12 logs ***

This includes our standard wood windows and doors plus those for a walk out basement.

Not included: Shipping and applicable sales tax.

Save $6,000 or more depending on when the deposit is received [before 12/31/10] and delivery of the material package is taken.

To see the Aspen floor plan, plan A and B, go to LogHomesByJack.com. Click on the Catalog buttons.

*** We call our material package pricing an "estimate" until the floor plans are OKed.

2010 - 2011 Shows and Events



2010 - 2011 Shows & Events

2011 Shows - Heads-Up

Next Show in 2011
Roanoke Log Home Show
February 11-12-13

SML Business Expo
Friday in April 2010

Log Home Buyer Workshops
2nd Saturday of each month

Spur of the moment meetings by appointment

2010 Shows

Greensboro NC Log Home Show
Greensboro Coliseum
November 5-6-7, 2010
Friday 2-8pm
Saturday 10-6pm
Sunday 10-4pm
See photos, samples, floor plans, ask questions

Meet:
Jack Hutslar, owner of LogHomesByJack.com
Jon Dowell, log home builder

www.LogHomesByJack.com
See Floor Plans and Photo Gallery buttons


Log Home Buyer Workshops
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00 am to 11:15 am

January 9. February 13. March 13. April 10. May 8. June 12. July 10. August 14. September 11. October 9. November 13. December 11.

For more information, contact:

Jack Hutslar
P O Box 140
Huddleston VA 24104
800 767-4916
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com




Shows -:- Shows -:- Shows -:- Shows

Roanoke Log Home Show
Roanoke Civic Center in Virginia
February 12-13-14, 2010

Blue Ridge Bike Fest in Roanoke
Roanoke Civic Center in Virginia
April 9-10-11, 2010

Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo
April 2010
Friday date to be announced
at Smith Mountain Lake

Chantilly/DC Log Home Show
Dulles Expo Center
October 22-23-24, 2010

Greensboro NC Log Home Show
Greensboro Coliseum
November 5-6-7, 2010


Green Building Seminars
by Honest Abe Log Homes in 2010
Location: HQ in Moss TN

February 12
May 28
August 6
November 19

Call Jack for more information at 800 767-4916.


Log Raising
Saturdays at National Headquarters in Moss TN

January 23, 2010
March 20, 2010
May 1, 2010
July 24, 2010
September 25, 2010
November 13, 2010

The log guys at Honest Abe National Headquarters invite you to attend a Log Raising event. Watch as members of the company build a small structure, showing and describing the process of building an Honest Abe Log Home. Spend time with company officers, drafting professionals, manufacturing staff and sales asking questions and learning about our homes. Lunch will be served, and a tour of our manufacturing facilities will be held afterward. Seating is limited, so please contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916 to reserve your seats.

Reminder: Receive a free $25 or $50 gas card when you call Jack and then visit our HQ - for any show or to just see how we operate. We are happy to show you our stuff.

www.HonestAbe.com

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Frontier B log home material package pricing

Frontier B log home material package

Initial estimate ranges from $42,000 [RuStick **] to $53,000 with 8x8 or 6x12 logs ***

** RuStick "log" homes are built with 2x4s or 2x6s with log siding outside and inside.

This includes our standard wood windows and doors plus those for a walk out basement.

Not included: Shipping and applicable sales tax.

Save $3,000 or more depending on when the deposit is received [before 12/31/10] and delivery of the material package is taken. The material package must be $50,000 or more for discounts to apply.

To see the Frontier floor plans [Plans A B C D] and many others, go to LogHomesByJack.com. Click on the Catalog buttons.

*** We call our material package pricing an "estimate" until the floor plans are OKed.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Lakeside timber frame home pricing

Lakeside timber frame home material package

Initial estimate ranges from $105,000 with 8x8 Douglas fir posts and beam plus 4x8 SIPs with OSB on the outside of the SIPs and sheetrock on the inside of the SIPs. ***

*** This is one version of two distinctly different timber frame options offered by LogHomesByJck.com.

This includes our standard wood windows and doors plus those for a walk out basement.

Not included: Shipping and applicable sales tax.

Save $4,500 or more depending on when the deposit is received [before 12/31/10] and delivery of the material package is taken. The material package must be $50,000 or more for discounts to apply.

To see the Lakeside floor plans and many others, go to LogHomesByJack.com. Click on the Catalog buttons. The Lakeside can be found at the previous catalog button, not the current catalog button. See Our Home button for the log version.

*** We call our material package pricing an "estimate" until the floor plans are OKed.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

2010 Year End Log Home savings promotion announced


2010 Year End Savings Promotion announced by Honest Abe Log Homes in conjunction with LogHomesByJack.com

Deadline for this promotion is December 31, 2010 on NEW sales only

(1) Graduated discount on the log or timber portion of your material package:
excludes stain, chinking, borate and hand hewing

15% off logs only
::delivery by December 10, January 2011, February 2011

13% off logs only
::delivery by March 2011, April 2011

10% off logs only
::delivery by May 2011, June 2011

8% off logs only
::delivery by July 2011, August 2011

(2) Free delivery within 250 miles or one-half [50%] off delivery beyond 250 miles.
Expires: February 28, 2011. Mileage is calculated by the driving distance of the truck.

(3) Jack must have your signed $1,000 Purchase Agreement by December 31, 2010. This will hold 2010 pricing structure if delivered by February 1, 2012.

(4) Jack must have Sales Agreement, cutting money and plan approval 30 days prior to each delivery deadline listed above.

(5) Your Material Package price must be $50,000 retail or above, excluding freight, labor or taxes to qualify.

**50% deposit puts you at the top of the list for shipping**

(6) Sportsman, RuStick and Big Sky Series packages do not qualify.

See our Floor Plan catalogs, Photo Gallery and "News from Jack" buttons at www.LogHomesByJack.com.

For more information, contact: Jack Hutslar
800 767-4916 or Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Friday, October 1, 2010

Log Home Buyer Workshop - December 11, 2010


:
Log Home Buyer Workshops

2nd Saturday of each month
10:00 am to 11:30 am
FREE – Limited Seating
Pre-registration suggested
Contact Jack Hutslar at 800 767-4916

Workshop class dates in 2010 are:
February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11.

Topics: Designed to help log home buyers sort through the details involving selection, budgeting, purchase and construction of log homes, timber frame homes, RuStick stick built "log looking" homes, recreational cabins, garages and additions. Free handouts provided. Catalogs available. For more information, see the Workshop button at www.LogHomesByJack.com.

Location:
Smith Mountain Lake
Route 122 on the Franklin County side of the Lake at:

Blue Ridge Homes
13860 Booker T Washington Highway, Suite 101
Moneta VA 24121
Open by Appointment Only
800 767-4916

Look for our sign right on Rt 122.

Directions: At Smith Mountain Lake on Route 122 in Virginia right smack-dab in the middle of Roanoke, Lynchburg, Rocky Mount, Martinsville and Danville.

Mapquest: Moneta, Virginia 24121

FREE Log Home Buyer Workshops are conducted monthly by Jack Hutslar from February through December, 2010 at Smith Mountain Lake. These classes are held the second Saturday of each month and are sponsored by LogHomesByJack.com and Sally Hutslar, my very favorite real estate person.

Jack and Sally Hutslar
Your Log Home Specialists
Represent Honest Abe Log Homes www.HonestAbe.com.

News From Jack - Added Notes:

• Visit a few model homes here in the Lake area.

• Tweet Jack at www.Twitter.com/JackHutslar.

• See our Obey River Sportsman cabin construction at www.DualShotOutdoors.com. Click on the video link.

• North Carolina Triad Associate Dealers for LogHomesByJack.com are:
+ Vickie Hundley, realtor, Lexington NC [336 655-4097]
+ Jon Dowell, builder, Gibsonville NC [336 543-5697]

• Visit the "News From Jack" button at www.LogHomesByJack.com for current information, events, news, floor plans and photos.

www.LogHomesByJack.com

• Good Price
• Good Quality Materials
• Good Service before, during and after the sale
• All Three Count, just ask your lender

+ SIPs + Sansin Stain + Flooring + Workshops + Repairs + ETC +

Virginia office at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
North Carolina Associate Dealers in the Triad
We work with clients throughout the USA

www.HonestAbe.com

Jack Hutslar, your log home person
800 767-4916
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Sally Hutslar, your real estate person
866 384-7080
Sally@naysi.com

+ + + + + LHBJ + + + + SHS + + + + +

LogHomesByJack.com offers . . .

- Log Homes
- RuStick stick built "log" homes
- Timber Frame Homes
- Recreational Cabins
- Additions and Garages
- Renovations and Repairs

Jack and Sally Hutslar
P O Box 140
Huddleston, Virginia 24104

www.HonestAbe.com

SHS Scholarships Program
c/o Jack Hutslar, PhD
P O Box 140
Huddleston, Virginia 24104
800 767-4916 - Jack@SHSscholarships.com

www.SHSscholarships.com
Twitter.com/Jack57SHS
Classmates.com
Facebook
www.FHTMus.com/JackHutslar - Rep ID is 0316441, my SHS fundraiser
www.TheReelFHTM.net - Watch the business presentation and call Jack

+ + + + + LHBJ + + + + SHS + + + + +

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

We Have Moved, displays & meetings

We moved our meeting location effective July 27, 2010.

Our new address for our log home display materials plus personal and group meetings is . . .

Blue Ridge Homes
13860 Booker T Washington Highway [Route 122]
Suite 101
Moneta VA 24121

Our mailing address continues to be...

LogHomesByJack.com
P O Box 140
Huddleston VA 24104
800 767-4916 - Jack@LogHomesByJack.com
www.LogHomesByJack.com
www.HonestAbe.com

Our Floor Plan Catalog and Photo Gallery buttons can be found at . . .

www.LogHomesByJack.com

Huddleston is near Smith Mountain Lake State Park on Rt 626 in Bedford County. Huddleston and Moneta are two of 15 or so communities around the Lake. Some of these communities are not much more than a post office and a convenience store. Moneta is a Lake community in both Bedford and Franklin Counties where Hales Ford Bridge crosses Smith Mountain Lake.

Jack and Sally Hutslar, both former teachers, have been log home dealers since 2001. We are very proud to offer a good combination of material package price, quality of materials and service that are hard to beat.

Friday, July 2, 2010

July 2010 Sales Promotion



July Sales Promotion
announced by Honest Abe Log Homes

Offer expires July 31, 2010



** Purchase a Honest Abe package during the month of July and receive a 10% discount on our Dry-In Labor Service!

OR

**Purchase a complete Honest Abe package and receive a 10% discount on the cost of the Log Walls!

OR

**Receive 3% off the Log Wall cost with a partial package purchase.

Visit the catalog buttons at LogHomesByJack.com or Honest Abe to see the models offered. All of our floor plans can be modified or you can bring us your own plans.

Rules and Stipulations:

All discounts are on "Dealer Cost" for this promotion, not retail price.

A $1500 Purchase Agreement must be received no later than July 31st, 2010.

Customer must take delivery by December 31st, 2010.

Plan approval and cutting deposit must be received no later than 30 days prior to ship date.

Discounts do no apply to taxes or delivery costs.

Offer good only at participating Honest Abe locations and Independent Dealerships.

Labor offer restricted to areas serviced by Honest Abe labor program. [Tell Jack where you plan to build and I can tell you where this applies]

Offer not valid in conjunction with any other existing promotions.

Jack and Sally Hutslar are owners of LogHomesByJack.com and are Independent Dealers for Honest Abe Log Homes.

www.LogHomesByJack.com
800 767-4916
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com
www.HonestAbe.com

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Honest Abe Events


June 18th - Construction Seminar - Moss, TN

July 24th - Log Raising - Moss, TN

August 6th - Green Building Seminar - Moss, TN

September 10th - Construction Seminar - Moss, TN
September 25th - Log Raising - Moss, TN

October 9th - NATIONAL TOUR OF HOMES - NATIONWIDE

November 13th - Log Raising - Moss, TN
November 19th - Green Building Seminar - Moss, TN

For more information, contact Jack Hutslar at
800 767-4916 or
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com
www.LogHomesByJack.com

Friday, April 30, 2010

SML Business Expo



SML Business Expo on Friday April 30 at Downtown Moneta.

Absolutely fabulous weather all day. Could not ask for anything better.

We had a number of shoppers drop by to visit our booth. Chief topics of conversation were our Sportsman recreational cabins, bug insecticides and repellants, timber frame, hybrid homes and A frame log homes.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Spring Savings on Material Package


Reminder: The discounts on our material package for log homes and timber frame homes expires April 30, 2010. A $1500 deposit is due by that date.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Blue Ridge Bike Fest - photo report


Bikes. Bikes. Bikes.


The Finalist in Ms Blue Ridge Bike Fest [L-R] Summer. Haley. Lisa. Heather. Amber.



[L-R] Kitten. Jack. Kitty.


Trip and Catrina


Ms Hard Class


Jeremy Funderburk of Ironwerks in Evington VA

Sunday, April 11, 2010

SML Happenings

"Welcome Bass Fishermen"
April 15 - 18 for the ESPN Bassmaster Elite Tournament.

7th Annual SML Business EXPO
April 30
Visit with LogHomesByJack.com

Lake Cleanup - May 1

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Spring Savings on Material Package



Announcement:

a new Spring Savings from Honest Abe Log Homes. It could save you $1,500 to $2,500 or more depending on when you receive your material package. Call me any time if you have questions about this . . . jack at 800 767-4916

- Place a $1,500 deposit by April 30, 2010; receive a $3,000 credit toward your final purchase price.

- Receive up to 15% discount on the log portion or timber frame portion of your material package based on delivery date.

** 15% off if you receive your package by June 30, 2010

** 10% off if you receive your package by August 31, 2010

** 5% off if you receive your package by September 30, 2010

- Receive a 10% upgrade savings on energy star standard windows.

- To qualify for these discounts, the minimum material package price must be $35,000 or more, not counting sales tax, shipping and labor.

* * * This offer expires April 30, 2010 * * *

Fine Print: The Spring Savings does not apply to our RuSTICK homes or Sportsman cabins. RuSTICK homes are built with "log" siding.

For more information, contact Jack Hutslar at
800 767-4916
JackLogHomesByJack.com.

See “News from Jack” at www.LogHomesByJack.com

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Sansin price change

Sansin Enviro-Stains will announce a price change April 1, 2010.

Sansin Enviro-Stain:

ENS. SDF. Classic. PTL. Dec. Borocal.

Separate formulations for:
Docks. Decks. Fences.
Porches.
Wood siding.
Log homes.
Interior walls. Ceilings. Beams.
Furniture. Railings. Trim.
Floors [It rocks].

Also: Wood sealer. Cleaner. Caulk. Chinking. Backer rods. Multi-wash. Protective masonary coating. Paint & Stain remover.

Stain Characteristics:

Very Low VOCs. No toxins. Nano technology.
High depth of penetration to cellular level.
Allows wood grain to show.
Lets wood breathe.

No surface egg shell film building = no moisture captured = no decay.

Does not show scratches like film building products.
No blistering or peeling.
Water clean up.
Green = very friendly to environment.
Many color selections.
Matching color options.

See the Stain button at www.LogHomesByJack.com for links to all Sansin products including color options.

Application and maintenance services available.
Shipping nationwide.

Jack@LogHomesByJack.com -or- 800 767-4916

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

News from Jack update on 2/3/10


News from Jack

LogHomesByJack.com - Updated 2/3/10

www.LogHomesByJack.com
www.HonestAbe.com

** Log Home Buyer Workshops **
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
2nd Saturday of each month
10:00 am to 11:15 am

January 9. February 13. March 13. April 10. May 8. June 12. July 10. August 14. September 11. October 9. November 13. December 11.

** Price Change **
New price list mailed to you upon request.

** Green Building Seminars **
by Honest Abe Log Homes in 2010
Location: HQ in Moss TN
February 12 - May 28
August 6 - November 19
Call Jack for more information at 800 767-4916.

** Log Raisings **
Fridays at National Headquarters in Moss TN
January 23, 2010 - March 20 - May 1 - July 24 - September 25 - November 13, 2010

** GAS Card Promo **
offered by Honest Abe Log Homes
Come visit our HQ in TN.
Take plant tour. Learn more about log homes.
Receive a $25 or $50 gas card.
This promotion ends June 30, 2010.
Call Jack for more information at 800 767-4916.

** New Clad Window Option **
Honest Abe now offered a mid-range clad window among our window options. Log home buyers may select standard wood windows, premium wood windows, mid range and premium Jeld-Wen clad windows, and casement windows.

** Photo Gallery at LogHomesByJack.com **
At our home page, click on the Photo Gallery button. See many different Honest Abe log homes and timber frame homes, recreational cabins and more.

Repairs. Restoration. Remodeling. Staining.
Replace logs. Caulking. Chinking. ETC.
Just call Jack for any issue at 800 767-4916

** Next Shows **
Roanoke Log Home Show
Roanoke Civic Center
February 12-13-14

Blue Ridge Bike Fest
Roanoke Civic Center
April 9-10-11

Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo
April 30th 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday at Downtown Moneta VA 24121

Chantilly/DC Log Home Show
Dulles Expo Center
October 22-23-24, 2010

Greensboro Log Home Show
Greensboro Coliseum
November 5-6-7, 2010

** Triad NC Associate Dealers **

Jack Hutslar
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
800 767-4916 [m]
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Vickie Hundley
Lexington NC 27295
336 764-0298, 655-4097 [m]
336 397-0240 [f]
VHundleyV@aol.com
www.HighRockLakeFront.com

Jon Dowell
Gibsonville NC 27249
336 543-5697 [m]
Jon@JDinteriors.org
www.jdinteriors.org

Sally Hutslar, Realtor
Bridges & Co Realtors at
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
866 384-7080, 336 407-8993 [m]. Sally@NAysi.com
www.SMLHomesAndLand.com

Our Virginia Office at Smith Mountain Lake
Showroom and little model cabin
Client home visits by appointment
441 Lakewood Forest Road
Moneta VA 24121
Open By Appointment

- Log Homes
- Timber Frame Homes
- RuStick stick built “log” homes
- Sportsman Recreational Cabins
- Garages and Additions
- Conventional stick and brick homes
- Repairs. Restoration. Remodeling. Staining.

** Log Styles **
6x8 D logs
8x8 D and Round logs
6x10 flat logs for chinking
6x12 flat and D logs
10" to 14" round logs

** Sansin Envro-Stains **
Log homes. Wood siding. Interior walls & ceilings.
Decks. Docks. Fences. Furniture. Floors.
Paint & Stain Remover
Wood and Masonary sealer, and more

News From Jack
at www.LogHomesByJack.com
Information. Shows. Events.
Honest Abe & LHBJ News. Etc.
Click on the News button or
Call Jack at 800 767-4916

Authorized Dealer for:

Honest Abe Log Homes
Sansin Enviro-Stain
Eagle Panel Systems

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

News from Jack update on 1/7/10


News from Jack
at LogHomesByJack.com
Updated 1/7/10

Green Building Seminars
by Honest Abe Log Homes in 2010
Location: HQ in Moss TN
February 12
May 28
August 6
November 19
Call Jack for more information at 800 767-4916.

GAS Card Promo
offered by Honest Abe Log Homes
Come visit our HQ in TN.
Take plant tour. Learn more about log homes.
Receive a $25 or $50 gas card.
This promotion ends June 30, 2010.
Call Jack for more information at 800 767-4916.

New Clad Window Option
Honest Abe now offered a mid-range clad window among our window options. Log home buyers may select standard wood windows, premium wood windows, mid range and premium Jeld-Wen clad windows, and casement windows.

Price Change
New price list for Honest Abe material packages now in effect. We can mail the new price list to you. Just send us your mailing address along with comments about your plans for a log home, timber frame home, recreational cabin, addition, garage or repairs needed.

www.HonestAbe.com

Photo Gallery at LogHomesByJack.com
At the home page, click on the Photo Gallery button. See many different Honest Abe log homes, timber frame homes, recreational cabins, construction and more.

Coming Shows
Visit with Jack and Sally

Roanoke Log Home Show
Roanoke Civic Center
February 12-13-14
Show passes may be available

Bike Fest
Roanoke Civic Center
April 9-10-11

Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo
April 2010
Friday date to be announced

Chantilly/DC Log Home Show
Dulles Expo Center
October 22-23-24, 2010

Repairs. Restoration. Remodelling. Staining.
Replace logs. Caulking. Chinking. ETC.
Just call Jack for any issue - 800 767-4916

Contact Jack Hutslar
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
800 767-4916 [m]
Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

Triad NC Associate Dealers:

Vickie Hundley
Lexington NC 27295
336 764-0298, 655-4097 [m]
336 397-0240 [f]
VHundleyV@aol.com
www.HighRockLakeFront.com

Jon Dowell
Gibsonville NC 27249
336 543-5697 [m]
Jon@JDinteriors.org
www.jdinteriors.org

Sally Hutslar, Realtor
Bridges & Co Realtors at
Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia
866 384-7080, 336 407-8993 [m]. Sally@NAysi.com
www.SMLHomesAndLand.com

Our Virginia Office at Smith Mountain Lake
Showroom and little model cabin
Area client home visits by appointment
441 Lakewood Forest Road
Moneta VA 24121
Open By Appointment

- Log Homes
- Timber Frame Homes
- RuStick stick built “log” homes
- Sportsman Recreational Cabins
- Conventional stick and brick homes
- Repairs. Restoration. Remodelling. Staining.

News From Jack
at www.LogHomesByJack.com
Information. Shows. Events.
Honest Abe & LHBJ News. Etc.
Click on the News button or
Call Jack at 800 767-4916

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