Cost-Saving Tips
Expert advice on how to keep costs down following the construction of a log home or log cabin, including tips for saving money on your water bill, efficient heating & cooling, lowering your electric bill, and other cost-saving tips.
Having and sticking to a realistic budget prevents your log or timber dream home from becoming a nightmare.
Plus, how to save both energy and money.
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The windows in your log home likely frame one of your favorite features: the view. But they also can be top energy wasters. The air lost and gained through windows accounts for approximately 30 percent of your energy use.
Heating and cooling systems account for more than half of your home’s electricity consumption. The more efficient your systems are, the less they will cost to run and the more you will save on utility bills.
Replacing outdated appliances may be expensive, but your wallet and the environment will thank you in the long run.
Lighting takes up a large part of your homes energy. Make it efficient to save money and the environment.
This product solves all problems of electricity and water, so you can continue to live as deep into nature as you please.
9 smart steps you can take to minimize your energy use and maximize your savings.
The log home construction process can be tiresome, but there’s plenty to do while you’re waiting to build.
Simple but smart strategies to get the most bang for your log home buck.
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