Log Homes Under 1,250′
Log Home Plans Under 1,250 Sq Ft.:
The Hideaway
The Hideaway The Hideaway log home is a spectacular getaway home or an individual! The highlight of this home is the compact footprint with all the necessary [...]
Springbrook Log Home
The Springbrook Log Home Home Details: 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath 540 SqFt Main Level Style: Ranch Home Plans Type: One Story Looking for a total cost [...]
Sunrise Pines Log Home
The Sunrise Pines Log Home The Sunrise Pines log home is a spectacular home for a small family or an individual! The highlight of this home is the compact [...]
The Solita Log Home
The Solita Log Home The Solita Log Home was created as the perfect home office. Well, the home office that's not exactly IN the home. This model has been used as [...]
Freedom Log Home
The Freedom Log Home The Freedom Log Home was created to maximize on basic living area while still providing a nice open feel. This was accomplished by using a [...]
Cody’s Bluff Log Home
The Cody's Bluff Log Home Are you hoping to relax in style without losing functionality? With everything conveniently located on one level, the Cody's Bluff might be just [...]
The Builder’s Corner Blog:
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 take a look. See the online version from Country’s Best Cabins.
The Chilhowee Mountain Retreat, owned by Jim and Mary Haider, in Maryville, Tn, has been serving their bed and breakfast guests since their establishment in 2008. They have earned a great reputation, and we sincerely thank them for letting us be a part of their journey. If you have the time, take a look at their home. Better yet, book a stay to get to know the Haider’s and the Smoky Mountains — and while you are there, take a look at our construction! You won’t be disappointed.
*From our previous article:
Jim and Mary Haider first approached us with an idea about owning and running a log home Bed and Breakfast in Maryville, TN. After researching Bed and Breakfasts, they noticed none of the current businesses were log homes. Jim and Mary had been to numerous log home shows and eventually decided to partner with us. We were excited that they did, and eager to get down to work designing and building one of our custom log homes to be their new 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, TN. After researching Bed and Breakfasts, they noticed none of the current businesses were log homes. Jim and Mary had been to numerous log home shows and eventually decided to partner with us. We were excited that they did, and eager to get down to work designing and building one of our custom log homes to be their new bed and breakfast.
After a short amount of time, it became clear why the Bed and Breakfast industry didn’t have many log homes. One of the requirements for this type of business is the use of fire sprinkler systems. At the time of the build, it wasn’t immediately obvious how this was to work with an exposed beam, heavy timber roof system on a 6×12 log home. Another issue was the location of the home. While mountain living is a very popular location for log home owners, the need for large amounts of pressurized water is typically not a concern of most well systems. This presented even more of a challenge, due to the use of several large, air driven, soaking tubs, a hot tub off of the master bedroom, steam showers in all of the master suites, and an industrial dishwasher with large demands for a fast moving water supply.(Read More Here)
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 services here at Custom Timber. We often deal with very large files for our communications, and sometimes that involves using a dropbox for business account. Wait! Don’t panic! You don’t have to install anything on your computer if you don’t want to. You can sign up for the free account and access it online only. Of course, you can also sign up for a free account and install for up to 2GB of free storage if you have the need.
The following is an excerpt from Take Control of Dropbox, by Joe Kissell. We recommend this $10 ebook to anyone looking to gain more info about the fantastic service dropbox has to offer. Or go ahead and Click Here to Buy Take Control of Dropbox
A short excerpt from Mr. Kissell’s book:
Someone Invited to a Shared Folder
If you’re just starting to use Dropbox because someone else invited you to join a shared folder, you may enjoy reading the entire book start to finish, but allow me to highlight some important concepts:
• First, although you must create a Dropbox account (which includes choosing a password), you don’t necessarily have to install the Dropbox software on your computer or mobile device. You can do everything you need to do within a Web browser, if that’s your preference. However, installing the software—especially the desktop software for a Mac or PC—will make it far easier for you to work with files in a shared folder. So, I suggest reading the next chapter (Sync Your Files), especially Set Up Dropbox on a Mac or PC, for guidance before doing anything else.
• Second, you may want to read the Share Files and Folders chapter— or at least the topics Invite Someone to a Dropbox Folder and Work with Shared Folders—to understand how shared folders work from the perspective of the folders’ owners. In any case, be on the lookout for a few interspersed tips that start with the words “Sharing Invitees,” which call out information that may be particularly useful to you.
We highly recommend checking out Mr. Kissell’s book, should you have the need to learn more about Dropbox. He also has a nice “cheat sheet” available for reference. 
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
The CTLH Team
