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Today's featured floor plan is a one story log home. The Juniper is one story, and in 1,463 SQ FT there are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large living area, and a two-car garage. With downsizing on many people's minds, this quaint log home is perfect for empty nesters or anyone looking to downsize their living space.

Often times people are drawn in by the open and free-flowing floor plan that log homes have to offer. Unfortunately, there are technical aspects involved with log homes that people sometimes do not want with their home. The solution: keep a log home floor plan, but toss out the logs. For instance, the  Cedarwood  style home (above) can have the floor plan featured below and vinyl siding. Always keep in mind that homes are customizable!

Pine Lodge  3 bed | 3 bath 2,482 SQ FT The Pine Lodge has several features that are particularly enticing to new home owners considering the way the housing market is fluctuating. For instance, this floor plan has an open concept with a large, central living space accompanied by an open kitchen and dining area. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home also includes a sunroom that leads out into a porch for sitting, a walk in pantry and an office space just off the master suit. Call today to get your design process started!   607-299-4838

Log homes are a popular attraction at any home show event, but there are some red flags associated with log homes that people often find out about once they really delve into log home living. By the same token, there are some great benefits to log home living that are sometimes overlooked. Popular by demand, faux log home siding is beginning to trend among those who like the look, but don't want the upkeep of a real log home. Check below to learn more about faux log siding.  Siding material is easier to install, resulting in less labor and a more affordable option Insects like termites are less likely to corrode the siding Faux siding requires less upkeep and maintenance as it's not actual wood It can be easily painted or stained to attain a certain look It's more energy efficient and will insulate better Fading and overall corrosion are much slower than actual wood Can be occasionally power washed There's less gaps and space for mold and mildew...

A lot of folks really like the appearance of a log home, but once they find out about the maintenance that is required to own a log home, they are often deterred from ever owning one. Fortunately, the building industry has made great strides to advance siding options, and many log homes are now log sided both on the exterior and interior of the home. Such siding allows for less maintenance and is more for appearances and energy efficiency. Additionally, log siding can help with insulation and save on heating costs.