Log Home Blog by Honest Abe Log Homes, Cabins & Timber Frames

Posted on May 23, 2013

Claytons’ Home Photographed By Pros

Seeing a home photographed and published in a magazine represents the journey of how it came to be. Dedication and hard work is visible in every shot. The homeowners feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when seeing their home captured in still frame and put down on paper to be passed down through family and viewed nationwide. It is a...

Posted on May 23, 2013

Reusing That Old Mason Jar

Getting Crafty With The Smiths! Welcome to a new section in the Honest Abe Living newsletter! In the “Getting Crafty with the Smith’s,” you’ll see fun and innovating ideas to re-use, recycle and get the full use out of items that often go overlooked. This section is to inspire your creative side while enjoying fellowshipping...

Posted on May 23, 2013

Dutch Oven Danish Cake

Makes one (12-inch) layer cake; serves 10-12. Cake: 3 cups cake flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 5 large egg whites Topping: 1 ( 4 3/4-ounce) package strawberry-flavored Danish...

Posted on May 23, 2013

Multiple Home Tour

Dream It! Build It! Live It! Join us for a log home tour on Saturday, June 8th in the Cookeville, Tennessee area. The event will begin at 10 AM CDT at 3205 Highway 111 North, Cookeville, TN 38506. Dream It! – Speak with consultants in the log home industry about the design of a log home, learn about the construction process, and...

Posted on Dec 12, 2012

Christmas Edition: A Collection of Photos

This cabin was inspired by those found in the Appalachian foothills of Tennessee. Built using Honest Abe’s Genesis log system. It features chinking (that stuff between the logs) on both the inside and outside, though this log system can be built without it. Exposed heavy timber ceiling beams add rustic appeal. It may be...

Posted on Dec 12, 2012

Honest Abe Monthly Receives National Recognition

Honest Abe Log Homes received numerous national home building accolades as part of the 2013 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design presented by the Building Systems Councils (BSC) and the Log Homes Council, part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Honest Abe Log Homes was honored on Oct. 2,...

Posted on Dec 12, 2012

Snapshots From The Job Site

Customer: Doug Williams and Noreen Bania Sales person: Darlene Dawson of Bear’s Den Log Homes Crew: Legacy Home Builders Log Profile: 8 “x 8” D-Log Floor Plan: Custom Clearbrook 60’ x 32’ Doug & Noreen, like so many other log home prospects, attended one of the many log home shows that are available throughout the...

Posted on Dec 12, 2012

Aebleskiver

makes 30 aebleskiver 4 large eggs, separated 2 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted Scant 2 cups milk (2 cups less 2 tablespoons) 1. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until thick and pale. ...