Honest Abe Living free magazine for May 2023 with LogHomesByJack

 Honest Abe Living magazine for May 2023 issue

You are invited to review the May 2023 Honest Abe Living online, interactive magazine from Honest Abe Log Homes.

Honest Abe Living, the May 2023 issue, is our FREE monthly online magazine brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack. 

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-may-2023

See Jack’s Facebook page and Blog [News from Jack] at LogHomesByJack.com for each issue. It includes many more interesting links including our most recent Floor Plan Catalog and extensive Photo File showing exteriors and interiors.

Aztec great room interior with heavy timber ceiling

In this issue you will read about a new log and timber home in Southern Virginia designed to capture views of the foothills of the  Appalachian Mountains from every room and be able to download the plan.

If you've ever wondered why it is a good long-term decision to build a log home, we will give you some sound reasons.

And, if you know how you want it to look but are not sure what to ask your sales rep or independent dealer, we'll show you how to identify log profile styles.

There is also expert advice!

Designer Molly Cooper offers advice on designing a shared bedroom space for kids.

Perma-Chink shares tips for preserving the finish on hardwood floors.

Environmental biologist Don Green explains the importance and benefits of a riparian buffer.

Food blogger Denise Grisham tells you how to make the easiest summer fruit cobbler ever.

Take a look at the magazine here:

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-may-2023

For more information or to set up a meeting, contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800-767-4916. Always available by appointment. Just say when.

Honest Abe Living . April 2023 . FREE online . LogHomesByJack

 Honest Abe Living, the April 2023 issue, is our FREE monthly online magazine brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack. 

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-april-2023

See Jack’s Facebook page and Blog [News from Jack] at LogHomesByJack.com for each issue. It includes many more interesting links including our most recent Floor Plan Catalog and extensive Photo File showing exteriors and interiors.

 

In this April 2023 issue readers will find:

Take a video tour of an Honest Abe cabin as it was built. See cost too.

Explore alternatives for off-the-grid heating and cooling.

Get tips from interior designer Molly Cooper for effective spring cleaning.

Learn how to treat log home exteriors for protection and beauty. Contact LogHomesByJack for more assistance.

Consider six ways to make a home more environmentally friendly.

Find out how to make lighting comfortable and practical.

Get two WWI-era recipes perfect for Easter dinner.

Download the Westfield plan and read an interview with a homeowner who built it.

Mark the calendar for 2023 events and our April 22 Log Raising. Prior Registration Needed. Call Jack.

Comments? Questions? 

Log Homes - Timber Frame Homes - Eco-Panel Homes – Stains – Since 2001

To schedule a meeting to go over your questions, ideas, style, timetable and budget, just contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com or HutslarJack@gmail.comat 800.767.4916 or 336.407.2157 [m].

Common complaint about log homes = Cold Air Coming In?

Common complaint about log homes = Cold Air Coming In? 

Is your cabin cold during the winter months? While your cabin is going up, see how the following “joints” are being caulked and sealed. Here below are places where cold and hot air can infiltrate your home and make life uncomfortable, not to mention more expensive to heat and cool.

Make sure the prime air infiltration places are well caulked during construction. They are ...

Around Doors & Windows

Floor-Wall intersections

Wall-roof intersections

Roof ridge beam

Vents

Exhaust fans

Plumbing lines coming up into and through the 1st floor

Corners in some log homes = stuff in sponge rope and then caulk

This is much easier to “do it right” during construction than after you have moved in. Preparation and Prevention is the key.

Last word ... I spend some time on the log home Facebook sights so I do not find similar comments about conventional homes. I suspect the problems are similar.

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

Honest Abe Living . March 2023 . with LogHomesByJack

Honest Abe Living, March 2023 issue, is our monthly online magazine brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack

 See my Facebook page for each issue and many more interesting links including our floor plan catalog.

In the March 2023 issue of Honest Abe Living …
https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-March-2023

• They Did it Themselves – the story of how Randall and Diane McNeese constructed their own log cabin from an Honest Abe custom package.

• Why Use a Ceiling Fan? Explore the benefits.
• Buying a Home? – 7 Tips for first-time buyers.
• Home Gyms – Suggestions for planning a home fitness area.
• Interior Design Ideas – Get expert advice from designer Molly Cooper
• Does a Hot Tub Sound Relaxing? – How to get the most from an outdoor hot tub.
• St. Patrick’s Day Recipes ­– Make your own Irish Soda Bread and Corned Beef and Cabbage
• Want a Small One-story Home? Download the Aztec plan and read about a family who built it.
• Events – Reserve your spot at the April 22 Log Raising now. 800.767.4916

Log Alert: New Information Center for LogHomesByJack coming soon in the Lynchburg area on Rt 460.

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Log Homes - Timber Frame Homes - Eco-Panel Homes. To schedule a meeting to go over your questions, ideas, style, timetable and budget, just contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com orHutslarJack@gmail.com at 800.767.4916

Home Protection in a Bottle from LogHomesByJack.com

Home Protection in a Bottle

Bug Juice

an insecticide, goes in stain or paint and is effective for 3 years.

NBS30

a repellant that can be mixed in water, stain or paint and is effective for 6 weeks or so.

Mold Buster

a protectant that is

mixed into stain or paint

keeps mold and mildew from developing

on porches, decks, docks and fences. 

These three preventatives are

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Honest Abe Living. February 2023. LogHomesByJack

 Honest Abe Living. February 2023 Issue brought to you by Honest Abe Log Homes and LogHomesByJack

Click on the link here to see the February features.

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-February-2023/

Comments? Questions? 

To schedule a meeting to go over your questions, ideas, style, timetable and budget, just contact Jack@LogHomesByJack.com at 800.767.4916

Included in this issue are the following stories:

- Designing a home with pets in mind and a visit with an Honest Abe homeowner's furry friends

- Choosing the right fence, gate and surface for a safe and attractive home play yard.

- Get design advice from interior designer Molly Cooper on how to fall back in love with your home.

- Selecting the right fence, gate and surface for a safe and attractive home play yard.

- Learn why walkout basements are popular with Log Home Owners.

- Take a look at three innovative plans for 2023.

- Decide if a spiral staircase is right for you.

- Skip the chocolate and make gelato for your Valentine.

- Download the single story Wilmington Plan.

- Mark your calendar for our upcoming events

LogHomesByJack. 800.767.4916 . Jack@LogHomesByJack.com

This and That from LogHomesByJack

This and That

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

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