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A friend of mine, who knows about my passion and fascination with log homes, recently asked me why I was so captivated with log home living. "Why a log home", he asked. "What's so special about a house that looks like Abe Lincoln built it?" His question reminded me of a slogan made famous by Harley-Davidson that said, "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand". But let me try anyway... "Why log homes"... is a question and a statement. The question is obvious, but the ...
Posted: 2008-03-22
Category: Real Estate
No one likes to admit it, but by January 3rd. each year we’ve mostly forgotten or postponed our well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions of self improvement. How many of us have chosen ‘losing weight’ as one of our personal pledges? Although a healthier lifestyle is an admirable goal, I will suggest that the most critical resolution is that we take steps to ensure the weight we lose is not from our bank account or our hard drive. Personal security in all areas of our lives...
Posted: 2008-01-18
Category: Computer
In case you missed the course, Loghomeology is the science behind log and timber frame homes. Regrettably, there are not any universities offering a degree in this field, but that hasn’t stopped what was once a cottage industry (no pun intended), in becoming one of the fastest growing segments of modern home building. The log home industry is currently enjoying the largest growth phase in its history. The baby boomers have raised their families, some are retiring or lo...
Posted: 2007-10-25
Category: Real Estate
This is not a new age riddle or philosophical question; it is a real problem that millions of people face more frequently that most people realize. It might happen because of a lightning strike or a power spike. YOU could be stolen, corrupted, burnt up, get washed away or just disappear for no apparent reason. YOU are your data, and losing your data could actually be the most terrifying thing that will ever happen to you – and believe me, sooner or later it will happen to YOU...
Posted: 2007-10-08
Category: Computer
Will your next deck be made of real wood or composite materials, and will people be walking on it in 2108? If you are like me, you have a handle on DIY home maintenance and you haven't called a plumber or an electrician since George Bush Sr. was in the White House. My shop is the envy of every guy in the neighborhood, and I know my way around just about any home repair or remodeling project. So, when my wife asked if we could build a deck on the back of our log home, I did...
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Real Estate
Last year I authored an article entitled, "Log home automation? Excuse me?". ( http://www.logcabindirectory.com/articles/home_automation.htm) The article was picked up by scores of blogs and syndicated services and since then I've received tons of email asking questions about home automation and the company whose products I mentioned, X-10 (see: http://www.home-automation.us) First, I will discuss the company; X-10 was a pioneer of online 'in-your-face' marketing. Anyone ...
Posted: 2007-01-09
Category: Home Improvement
