Making the Most of Walk-Out Basements
Posted by Ward Cedar Log Homes in Basement Home Design/Square Footage Log HomesYour new Ward home will be warm and welcoming, and your walk-out basement should be too. Here are three tips for taking your lower level to, well, the next level.
Smart Storage Solutions
Posted by Ward Cedar Log Homes in Featured Home Design/Square Footage Log Homes Storage/ClosetA place for everything, and everything in its place” is a good mantra, and even better design advice. Here’s how to incorporate it into your Ward home design.
Going Solar
Posted by Ward Cedar Log Homes in Home Design/Square Footage Log HomesLog-home owners have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to green living. After all, log homes are made from timbers — a renewable and sustainable natural resource. Additionally, the National Association of Home Builders says that log and timber homeowners “report that they spend far less than their neighbors on heating, air conditioning, hot water and lighting.”
Log Homes Off Grid
Posted by Ward Cedar Log Homes in Log HomesIn the last decade or so, there has been a growing buzz around “going off grid.” It’s a catchy phrase with varying interpretations and applications. For some, it means cutting ties with all mainline energy sources and becoming fully self-sustaining, including food and water supply. For others, it means a gradual but intentional move towards energy independence by putting systems in place that will help reduce daily reliance on the power grid or help with short-term outages in case of emergency.
Whichever camp you fall in, as a log homeowner, you are ideally poised for embracing this lifestyle. Here are three top reasons why log homes are especially suited to off-grid living.
Step-by-Step Home Construction Guide - Part V
Posted by Ward Cedar Log Homes in Home Design/Square Footage Log Homes Step by Step GuideThe shell of your house from Ward Cedar Log Homes is complete, and now it’s time to make it a home by filling it with the finishes and features that show off your signature style and create a welcoming atmosphere