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Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?
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Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?

Are Log Homes Energy Efficient? : A Sustainable Retreat Log homes have a timeless charm and evoke images of cozy…
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Create a Clean, Calm Home Without Creating Problems for the Environment
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Create a Clean, Calm Home Without Creating Problems for the Environment

Create a Clean, Calm Home Without Creating Problems for the Environment If you have been thinking about decluttering your home,…
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How to Get Started
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How to Get Started

How to Get Started – (…more detail) How to get started with Custom Timber Log Homes couldn’t be easier! Getting…
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Fall in the Smokies: The Best Times and Places to See the Colors
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Fall in the Smokies: The Best Times and Places to See the Colors

In our humble opinion, it’s difficult to find a prettier sight than fall in the Smokies. All the golds, reds,…
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Homeowners Associations:  What You Need to Know Before You Commit to Living under Their Rules
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Homeowners Associations:  What You Need to Know Before You Commit to Living under Their Rules

Homeowners Associations Good or Bad? If you’re shopping for land for your new log or timber home, it’s likely you’ve…
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See our work in Timber Home Living
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See our work in Timber Home Living

The Bradshaw home (Southern Comfort Hybrid Home) has been featured in the August edition of Timber Home Living! Grab the…
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Country’s Best Cabins! – Chilhowee Mountain Retreat
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Country’s Best Cabins! – Chilhowee Mountain Retreat

One of our past homes has been featured in the May issue of Country’s Best Cabins!  Grab a copy and…
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Invitation to shared dropbox folder, what now?
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Invitation to shared dropbox folder, what now?

Shared Dropbox Folder? We wanted to take a quick moment and give a few paragraphs on using one of our…
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What to Buy in December
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What to Buy in December

What Should I Buy When? Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times The holidays are…
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Andersen Verilock Windows and Doors
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Andersen Verilock Windows and Doors

Anderson VeriLock Sensors! Custom Timber Log Homes now offer the Andersen and Eagle brands of windows and doors! One of…
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12 Tips for Energy Savings
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12 Tips for Energy Savings

As the temperatures outside drop, our energy bills often rise.  This doesn’t have to be the case.  There are some…
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Logs and Legacies: The Spradling’s
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Logs and Legacies: The Spradling’s

Logs and Legacies A Chat with a Custom Timber Homeowner – The Spradling Home Building a log home is an…
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What to Buy in November
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What to Buy in November

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times – What to Buy in November What Should I…
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The Top 3 Most Luxurious Log Homes
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The Top 3 Most Luxurious Log Homes

There’s luxury: finally installing that beautiful fireplace you’ve been wanting in your home for as long as you remember. And…
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What to Buy in October
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What to Buy in October

What to Buy in October October is upon us, and it has brought fall weather!  Isn’t it nice to feel…
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Organize Your Small Log Home
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Organize Your Small Log Home

If you’ve decided to downsize your belongings, want to save money and precious resources, or simply like smaller homes, tiny…
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Picking your Perfect Floor Plan
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Picking your Perfect Floor Plan

Choosing the perfect floor plan for your log home can be time consuming, difficult, and challenging. You want to select…
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Things to Consider Before Building a Log Home
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Things to Consider Before Building a Log Home

Building a log home is something lots of people dream about. Log home living is peaceful, filled with nature, and…
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What Should I Buy When? – What to buy in September
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What Should I Buy When? – What to buy in September

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times – What to buy in September Welcome to…
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Energy Efficiency in Log Homes
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Energy Efficiency in Log Homes

Log homes have been around for a very long time, which is a testimony to their durability. When properly built,…
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What Should I Buy When? August
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What Should I Buy When? August

What to Buy in August Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times August is here. …
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What Should I Buy When? – What to buy in July
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What Should I Buy When? – What to buy in July

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times Happy Independence Day!  July has come in with…
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What Should I Buy When – What to buy in June
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What Should I Buy When – What to buy in June

Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times Summer is well on its way!  The kids…
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How to Choose the Right Size HVAC System for Your Home
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How to Choose the Right Size HVAC System for Your Home

How to Choose the Right Size HVAC System for Your Home It’s important to buy the correct size HVAC system…
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What Should I Buy When – What to buy in May
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What Should I Buy When – What to buy in May

What To Buy When It’s Springtime!  Warm weather is here to stay for a while, and the kids are anxiously…
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When to Buy What for April
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When to Buy What for April

When to Buy What – April Spring is here!  The dogwoods are blooming and lawn mowers are out in force. …
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7 Tips: Establishing a Good Relationship with Your Contractor
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7 Tips: Establishing a Good Relationship with Your Contractor

Establishing a good relationship with your contractor: You’ve decided you want to forgo purchasing a standard home and instead build…
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Spring Maintenance Tips
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Spring Maintenance Tips

Warmer weather is finally arriving!  Spring is a beautiful time of year.  The flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and…
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Seven Great Hiking Trails of the Smokies
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Seven Great Hiking Trails of the Smokies

Perhaps you’re considering building a log home in or near the Smokies and want to know more about the area. …
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Renaming Files on Mac The Easy Way
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Renaming Files on Mac The Easy Way

“Otto” – The Automator Doing things over and over? Why?!  Don’t!  Geez… Renaming files on Mac  The Easy Way One…
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Will My Log Home Settle?
Log Home Learning

Will My Log Home Settle?

Q: Will my log home settle? A: Yes.  This is a question we are asked by many customers.  While the…
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Which Log Home Company is Right for You?
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Which Log Home Company is Right for You?

So many choices exist, but which log home company is really right for you? Finding a log home company is easy….
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Glossary of Common Terms for Log and Timber Homes
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Glossary of Common Terms for Log and Timber Homes

ADJUSTABLE STEEL COLUMNS: steel post that supports a beam or timber, typically in the basement of our homes. AIR DRIED:…
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Ways to Detect a Sleazy Salesperson
Log Home Learning

Ways to Detect a Sleazy Salesperson

We’ve all experienced these people:  the man who won’t take “no” for an answer, the lady who can never remember…
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Carpenter Bees and Log Homes
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Carpenter Bees and Log Homes

It’s that time of year again!  Time to step out on the front porch of your home, sip from your…
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Fall Maintenance Tips
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Fall Maintenance Tips

The mornings are crisper; a breeze rustles through the trees.  Fall is upon us once again.  As our thoughts turn…
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Log Home Maintenance
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Log Home Maintenance

Maintenance is required to protect your investment from the elements.  Every material on Earth will eventually break down.  Even the…
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What Type of Wood for a Log Home?
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What Type of Wood for a Log Home?

What should you choose for the type of wood for a log home? Well, there are relatively few species of…
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Tips on Log Home Financing
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Tips on Log Home Financing

Tips on Log Home Financing Here at Custom Timber Log Homes, we have a variety of local and national lenders…
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Log Home Cost vs Timber Home Cost
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Log Home Cost vs Timber Home Cost

Are Log Homes More Expensive Than Frame Homes? This can be a tricky question, as you often find yourself comparing…
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Poured Concrete Walls vs Block Walls
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Poured Concrete Walls vs Block Walls

Building log homes in East Tennessee for many years, we are very familiar with building on steep, mountainous lots.  While we…
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Which Log Style?
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Which Log Style?

Which Log Style Should You Choose? The style and finish of the logs you select will largely determine the look…
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Choosing a Builder
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Choosing a Builder

Choosing a Builder for Your Log Home: Choosing the right log home builder to construct your log home can be…
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Log Home Profiles and Corner Options
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Log Home Profiles and Corner Options

Many things in the log home industry are specific to each manufacturer or builder.  However, log home profiles (which means the shape of…
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Things to Expect When Building a Log Home
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Things to Expect When Building a Log Home

Will you have unexpected issues during your build? The short answer is “yes.” Building a log home is a complicated…
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Log Homes vs Conventional Homes
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Log Homes vs Conventional Homes

It’s human nature to compare various things: cats vs. dogs, Coke vs. Pepsi, men vs. women, etc. So, it comes…
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What’s The Difference? Checks vs. Cracks in Your Logs
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What’s The Difference? Checks vs. Cracks in Your Logs

We’ve all seen them: small cracks in logs and heavy wood furniture, light poles, and barns. These small cracks occur…
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Where to Build A Log Home
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Where to Build A Log Home

Where should you build your new home? Whether you are planning to build a primary residence near the conveniences of…
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Log Home Step by Step: A Checklist
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Log Home Step by Step: A Checklist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQOpbOdsyJ8 Log Home Step by Step: When building a home, people often ask, “What happens next?”  While there is no…
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Blueprint Reading Basics
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Blueprint Reading Basics

Reading blueprints can be tricky. There are so many dimensions, lines, and symbols! Even the simplest blueprints can look intimidating…
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Six Steps to Finding and Buying Land
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Six Steps to Finding and Buying Land

When you’re making plans to build your dream home, one of the first things you will need to consider is…
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Log Home Construction and Planning
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Log Home Construction and Planning

Building a log home is NOT for everyone!  Even owning a log home isn’t for everyone. We love them, and…
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Roof Systems Explained
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Roof Systems Explained

What are the differences and similarities in roof systems, and why is it important? A few basic types of systems…
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9 Log Home Financing Mistakes You Can Avoid
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9 Log Home Financing Mistakes You Can Avoid

9 Log Home Financing Mistakes You Can Avoid You’ve finally decided to build that house you’ve always dreamed of. Amid…
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Wood Post to Concrete Connections
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Wood Post to Concrete Connections

We often get questions about using mixed materials on our homes. This has been a staple of the log and…
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What Should I Buy When – Feb.
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What Should I Buy When – Feb.

What Should I Buy When Our Monthly Guide to Getting the Best Deals at the Best Times As we stated…
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Building Your Log Home – Saving vs. Spending
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Building Your Log Home – Saving vs. Spending

As with any home, building a log home is an expensive endeavor.  You have most likely envisioned your dream home…
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Winter Weather Safety Tips
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Winter Weather Safety Tips

Brrr!  Winter has come calling with a vengeance!  While many of us can still look out and see snow on…
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Log Home Roof Systems Explained
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Log Home Roof Systems Explained

What are the differences and similarities in roof systems, and why is it important? A few basic types of systems…
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Log Home Bed and Breakfast
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Log Home Bed and Breakfast

Jim and Mary Haider first approached us with an idea about owning and running a log home Bed and Breakfast in Maryville,…
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Mold and Mildew on Log Walls
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Mold and Mildew on Log Walls

Does Bleach Really Kill Mold and Mildew? Bleach has been used for years as the “cure” for mold and mildew…
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Bear on The Job Site!
Log Home Learning

Bear on The Job Site!

Building homes in the mountains of East Tennessee is rarely boring… With that in mind, one of our current build…
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Choosing a floor plan…
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Choosing a floor plan…

I told you that Sandy was decisive, right? Well, she has always dreamed of an Acadian style cabin with a…
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Diggin’ the Pond and Building the Driveway
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Diggin’ the Pond and Building the Driveway

Did I mention that Sandy and I live in New Orleans while we are building our dream home in Sevierville? …
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A Room with a view…
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A Room with a view…

Welcome to the Hill Home Blog!  A Room With A View Thirty-six years ago, my wife told my mother-in-law, ‘That’s…
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