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People choose to build off-grid homes for a variety of reasons. Some are committed to reducing their impact on the planet, while others are interested in a simpler way of life.

This Rustic Elegant ~ 3,029 square foot Appalachian Lodge Style Home (REDUCED FROM $365,000 tp $295,000!!!!!) is located in the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas ~ Historic Nacogdoches, TX is the oldest town in Texas and is known for the beautiful forests, lakes and mild climate. The home has 4 bedrooms, a wide open spacious upstairs loft (27' high), a grand staircase, 2 1/2 baths, great room, formal dining room, breakfast room, country kitchen with den, sun room, laundry room and 3 real woodburning fireplaces.

Christmas is the time for traditions--for honoring old ones and creating new. It's a time for decking the halls, welcoming friends, and creating memories.

Whether you built it yourself or purchased it unfinished, you'll want to take the time to apply a finish to your wooden outdoor furniture before using it. Not only will a finish make the furniture look better, but it will also protect the wood from water, sun and general wear-and-tear.

You know what they say about first impressions: You get one shot to make a good one. The thing is that most modern log and timber homes actually give you two chances to impress - the formal foyer (where you welcome guests) and a casual mudroom.

Your log home floor plan is the roadmap to your new home, and you're in the driver's seat. This article from Log Home Living gets you ready to start the design engine with these 10 log home floor plan basics.