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Street Smart Tips For Buying Cheap Log Home Kits
Wed 27 Aug 2008 - 08:20
Street Smart Tips For Buying Cheap Log Home Kits
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Guru_Bhakt]Guru Bhakt
If you are bored with the concrete houses and city air, try going for the rustic charm offered by log homes. Unlike city houses I guarantee you that it will not be dull or boring. It is not very difficult to build a log home. Here is the information on cheap log home kits.
Unlike what you think you need not search the neighborhood for wood and other construction materials. There are umpteen number of log home plans on the internet each competing with the other in price and style. Check out the sites cool house plans company, Cedar log homes, over 100 log home plans on internet for more information.
You have the option of buying a log cabin home and putting in any place you like, in the woods etc. The cost of log home will depend upon the site area, foundation type, labor cost, interior items etc. The kits will generally not include plumbing, electrical fixtures, wiring, insulation etc. Check out the site and come up with the style, dimension of cabin, number of floors etc. Remember though cost of log homes may turn out to be more expensive than your home. Also loans are charged at a higher interest rate. This may probably be due to the fact that resale value of a log home may not be much.
Check out the company thoroughly from whom you are buying, read the reviews about the company. You can also ask their previous clients on their experience.
As custom log homes are costlier you can try for handcrafted log homes. There is yet another cheaper method of building log homes. Be your own contractor and reduce costs by 10-20%.
Here are some tips on do-it-yourself log homes.
Check out the internet for log home plans. They generally have neatly drawn plans. Find a floor plan close to what you are looking for and make changes. Log home manufactures will advice you on your custom designs, state their price and also tell you on where to save.
Next limit the foundation to four corners like rectangle or square. Additional corners cost more.
There are many books available on building log houses yourself. Check it out. This will give you many ideas.
Go for carpets as floor covering rather than hardwood floor. Though the hardwood floor gives a natural look it is more expensive.
Go for efficient wood stove instead of fireplace.
Get custom fixed glass manufactured locally. They will definitely be cheaper.
Go for man-made stones rather than natural stones. They work out cheaper and looks are similar to stones.
Shop early and get the required appliances, windows, floor tiles etc.
Be your own constructor as they will save you lot of money. There are plenty of self-help books on this issue. Create a cost estimation work sheet and break down all the expenses before starting your work.
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