The Builders Corner
Are Log Homes Energy Efficient?
Chris
/ September 6, 2023
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
Chris
/ August 30, 2018
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
Chris
/ September 5, 2017
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
Becky Sparks
/ August 21, 2015
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
Chris
/ August 11, 2015
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
Chris
/ June 25, 2015
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
Chris
/ May 20, 2015
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?
Chris
/ January 1, 2015
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
Chris
/ December 1, 2014
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
Chris
/ November 4, 2014
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
Chris
/ November 4, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ November 3, 2014
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
Chris
/ November 1, 2014
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
Courtney Herda
/ October 22, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ October 10, 2014
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
Courtney Herda
/ September 22, 2014
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
Courtney Herda
/ September 18, 2014
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
Chris
/ August 29, 2014
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
Chris
/ August 29, 2014
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
Chris
/ August 22, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ August 9, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ July 15, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ June 2, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ May 19, 2014
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
Chris
/ May 6, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ April 2, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ March 25, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ March 24, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ March 24, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 12, 2014
“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?
Chris
/ March 12, 2014
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?
Chris
/ March 12, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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?
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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?
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ March 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Becky Sparks
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 15, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 12, 2014
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
Chris
/ February 12, 2014
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.
Chris
/ February 1, 2014
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
Chris
/ January 25, 2014
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
Chris
/ January 13, 2014
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
Chris
/ January 11, 2014
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
Chris
/ January 7, 2014
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
Chris
/ December 5, 2013
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!
Chris
/ July 20, 2013
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…
Craig Hill
/ October 22, 2012
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
Craig Hill
/ October 22, 2012
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…
Craig Hill
/ October 22, 2012
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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