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Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes Blog is your go-to resource for all things related to custom home design, construction, and lifestyle in Wilkes County and the surrounding areas of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your dream home, expert tips on home improvement projects, or insights into the latest trends in home design and decor, you’ve come to the right place. Our blog covers a wide range of topics, from innovative construction techniques to interior design ideas and local community events. Stay tuned for informative articles, helpful guides, and engaging content that will elevate your home-building experience and enhance your living space. Explore our blog today and let us inspire you to create the home of your dreams!
Choosing a Log Profile
Log Profiles Your Project Can Look Like You Imagined. Just Choose the Right Profile. The log style you choose determines how you home or building will look. Here’s an overview of the log styles offered by Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes to help you understand how...
What Does “Green” Really Mean?
Stewardship is not just a buzzword, it's a way of life for us. Your log cabin, timber frame house or log home is created with respect for our earth. Blue Ridge Log Homes is proud to be an Independent Dealer for a manufacturer that engages in green practices. As part...
Log Raisings & Mill Tours
Have you ever dreamt of living in a cozy log cabin, nestled amidst whispering pines and the warmth of a crackling fireplace? The dream feels even more real when you witness its creation firsthand. Blue Ridge's manufacturer,...
Designing a Custom Log Home
Watch a video explaining the design process for a home bought from Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes and manufactured by Honest Abe Log Homes
What’s the Manufacturing Process?
At first glance, it may seem that all log home companies produce home packages in their own facilities. However, this isn't always the reality. Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes has opted to partner with Honest Abe Log Homes for several reasons, one being that Honest...
Kiln Drying Is Imperative
Why is Kiln Drying Important? Consistency and Durability. Kiln-dried logs undergo a "pre-shrink" process prior to milling, ensuring a uniform and sturdy wall system that experiences minimal settling and boasts tight joints. In many parts of the United States, our log...
Species
Eastern White Pine Here’s why Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes manufacturer, Honest Abe Log Homes, selected Eastern White Pine as the species used for wall logs, log sidings, support posts, blocking, porch posts, porch plates, porch rafters and railings. Least...
Builder’s Risk Insurance
Why Risk It? At Blue Ridge Custom & Log Homes, we recognize the thrill and anticipation that accompanies the construction of your dream residence. However, we also acknowledge the potential for unforeseen circumstances throughout the building process. Thus, we...
Honest Abe Living Magazine
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Photo Galleries
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words In Honest Abe‘s decades of designing and manufacturing log and timber frame homes, the company has served more nearly 10,000 customers. Below you’ll find examples of homes in a variety of styles, designs and sizes. You’ll also be...
Floor Plans
Floor Plans Most people who want a log or timber frame home have been envisioning how they want their house to look from the outside for a long time before they actually have a plan for building it. They also have a sense of what they want and need on the inside, but...
