Clayton model log home at 1726sf

 The Clayton model Log Home 

by Honest Abe Log Homes

with LogHomesByJack.com

A colonial two story throw-back style log home of our early settlers at 1726sf with one bedroom down and two bedrooms up. 

The material package price varies depending on the many options that can selected: Log style. Roof. Windows. Basement or Crawl space. Garage or FROG. Breezeway. Porch-deck configuration. etc. It can be made larger or smaller.

Find more information Jack Hutslar or LogHomesByJack on Facebook, in our Photo Gallery here or call Jack at 336-407-2157 [m]

Log Home Living by Honest Abe . March 2025

 Log Home Living . March 2025

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-march-2025/

Big Charm in a Compact Space: Designing a Cozy Cabin

There’s something undeniably appealing about a small log home. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a downsized lifestyle.

And more …

Recipes

Decorating a small cabin

Franklin Cottage Floor Plan

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News From Jack is The Blog for LogHomesByJack. It can be found at LogHomesByJack.com by clicking on the upper left corner. News from Jack contains many posts related to log and timber frame homes, stains, suggestions and Q&As. Also posted are all of our monthly e-magazines from Honest Abe Living as well as photos, floor plans, stain info and more.

Contact Jack with your comments, questions or to set up a meeting.

Always Available by Appointment

HutslarJack@gmail.com or 336-407-2157

FYI: Roof systems for one story log homes

As a general rule, one story log home walls are built with an eight foot tall stack of logs. With a 6” x 8” or 8” x 8” log, this comes out to 13 courses of logs.

If you are tall, say over 6 feet tall, you may be able to stretch and reach the ceiling. This is roughly the top height of the volleyball net. The standard low ceiling does not offer much clearance when hang down lights and ceiling fans are added.

There are two ways to solve this low ceiling [i.e., roof] issue. 

First, one or two course of logs can be added to your walls. Depending on the style of log, this will add eight to 12 inches of headroom per course. Naturally, this adds dollars to your material package.

The second and more economical option is to build a vaulted ceiling/roof system. This can be added to any standard wall to cap your logs. It can be accomplished with scissors trusses as well as our conventional 2x10 and heavy timber [exposed beams] roof systems shown above.

Plan ahead. You are welcome . . . jack

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LogHomesByJack.com

P O Box 2424

Forest VA 24551

336-407-2157 or Jack@logzhomesByJack.com

Log Home Living by Honest Abe . January 2025

Log Home Living by Honest Abe

January 2025

Honest Abe Log Homes' interactive magazine, Honest Abe Living is now online, and it's all about our products and services.

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-january-2025/ 

A Modern Retreat: Cabin on Pointe Overlooking Dale Hollow Lake with photos!

Much more including floor plans, photos and recipes.

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News From Jack is The Blog for LogHomesByJack. It can be found at LogHomesByJack.com by clicking on the upper left corner. News from Jack contains many posts related to log and timber frame homes, stains, suggestions and Q&As. Also posted are all of our monthly e-magazines from Honest Abe Living as well as photos, floor plans, stain info and more. 

Contact Jack with your comments, questions or to set up a meeting. 

Always Available by Appointment

HutslarJack@gmail.com or 336-407-2157

SPECIAL - Harbor Rest by Honest Abe Photo Collection

SPECIAL

Harbor Rest Photo Collection

by

Honet Abe Log Homes

I want to show you a NEW gallery of professional photos of Harbor Rest. It is a 4,000sf SIP & Timber home created by Honest Abe at the Crossville Model Home in Tennessee. Lotsa pics.

This Gallery is set up and available for you to view and download. 

https://www.honestabe.com/pictures/timber-frame-homes/sanders-harbor-rest-timber-sip/

Honest Abe Living - December 2024

 December 2024 Log Home Living

Honest Abe Log Homes' interactive magazine, Honest Abe Living is now online, and it's all about the holidays.

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-december-2024/

[] Read tips from Molly Cooper, interior designer with Cooper and Co. Designs, on how to make your home festive on a budget, and watch a video with Molly showing she decorated a log home for the Christmas season.

[] Take a video tour of our models decorated for the holidays.

[] Explore photo galleries and read articles about 12 Honest Abe homes decorated for Christmas.

[] Join Nick and April Patterson for the video series Honest Abe Living in the Kitchen and get step-by-step instructions about how to make Nutella Star Bread.

[] Download a plan for The Dubose, an original, customer-created floor plan for a cozy timber frame, and see a gallery of the home decorated for Christmas.

Wishing each of you the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years.

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LogHomesByJack.com

News From Jack is The Blog for LogHomesByJack, Honest Abe dealer. It can be found at LogHomesByJack.com by clicking on the upper left corner of my homepage. 

News from Jack contains many posts related to log and timber frame homes, stains, suggestions and Q&As. Also posted are all of our monthly e-magazines from Honest Abe Living as well as photos, floor plans, stain info and more. 

Contact Jack with your comments, questions or to set up a meeting. AlwaysAvailable by Appointment. HutslarJack@gmail.com or 336-407-2157.

November 2024 Log Home Living is Now Online

 November 2024 issue

Log Home Living is Now Online

https://www.honestabe.com/honest-abe-living/honest-abe-living-november-2024/

Features include:

[] A Timeless Christmas – galleries of customers' homes decorated for the holidays

[] Christmas Tree Design Tips – a video with Molly Cooper, interior designer, discussing Christmas trees for log homes

[] Coatings – a video interview with Paul Peebles from Sashco about wood coatings

[] Nice & Quiet – download info about sound transmission in log homes

[] Happy Veteran's Day – take a video tour of a house festooned for a patriotic holiday

[] HAL in the Kitchen – April Patterson makes hot chocolate in the crockpot

[] Algood Model Home Tour – take a video tour of Honest Abe's Algood Model at Cookeville

Floor Plan – download the Algood Floor Plan

[] Events – mark your calendars for 2025

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The Blog for LogHomesByJack is called News From Jack. It can be found at LogHomesByJack.com by clicking on the upper left corner. News from Jack contains many posts related to log and timber frame homes, stains, suggestions and Q&As. Also posted are all of our monthly e-magazines from Honest Abe Living as well as photos, floor plans and stain info. Contact Jack with your comments, questions or to set up a meeting. HutslarJack@gmail.com or 336-407-2157.