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	<title>Log Homes Blog &#124; PrecisionCraft Log Homes &#187; Home Finishes</title>
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		<title>Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another year has come and gone at PrecisionCraft and for the log homes blog that means another year of articles written to inform, excite and inspire you and your log home project. With weekly posts ranging in topics from building tips to floor plans, we have collected a list of this year’s most popular articles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kitchen Design Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, kitchen space is a primary concern when building a new home; kitchens are more than just a prep area for a meal, they are a gathering place for family and friends for dining and social occasions. With that in mind, there are several components in your kitchen to think about as you and your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ascending To A Uniquely Crafted Staircase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staircases are not always the first thing you think of when dreaming of your custom home, however they can play a key role in the final look and feel of your interior space. As you go through the design process there are a few questions you will need to answer including how much of an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Design for Today, Protect for Tomorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/?p=782</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you first think of building a log or timber home, maintenance might not be something you think of until later on. You want it to stand the test of time, so knowing that there are choices to be made now, aside from what stain to use, can help to protect your home for later. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incorporating Natural Lighting</title>
		<link>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/incorporating-natural-light/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/?p=768</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you envision the interior of your log or timber home, how does the light flow through?  An important aspect of your home’s design is the lighting, both natural and artificial.  The source for natural lighting can vary from conventional-sized windows to dormers and skylights. Here are some lighting sources your architect can utilize to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Kitchen Design Considerations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a lot of people, getting a new kitchen is one of the most exciting parts of building a new log or timber home, and considering how much time we spend in them, it&#8217;s not surprising.  Because it&#8217;s such an important space, planning the kitchen is worth the time and research it takes to ensure [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exterior Finishes: Your Log Home&#8217;s First Impression</title>
		<link>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/exterior-finishes-your-log-homes-first-impression/</link>
		<comments>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/exterior-finishes-your-log-homes-first-impression/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/?p=631</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the attributes that defines a mountain style home is the variety of exterior finishes that are used, and combined, for that high-country look.  The visual interest created by a mix of natural materials &#8211; and sometimes a little steel or copper, for a shiny &#8220;pop&#8221; &#8211; gives these homes character, and is often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Design vs. Decorating</title>
		<link>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/interior-design-vs-decorating/</link>
		<comments>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/interior-design-vs-decorating/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/?p=596</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dreaming of the log home you&#8217;ll build one day naturally conjures images of a freshly excavated basement, bare drywall, floor deck installation…  No?  Of course not.  In your daydreams, the dirty work is done and the end product has been achieved &#8211; a finished home that functions perfectly and looks beautiful throughout.  We all do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Stain for Log Homes</title>
		<link>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/interior-stain-for-log-homes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cleaning log walls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Sashco for sharing some interior finish expertise this month.
Cinderella didn’t put up with cleaning drudgery forever. Neither should you.  Apply a finish to your interior log and wood walls and you’ll be sitting pretty.
Why finish interior walls?  Interior log and wood walls set the tone in a log home.  Applying a quality finish will bring out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mountain Fireplaces</title>
		<link>http://www.precisioncraft.com/loghomesblog/index.php/mountain-fireplaces/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s article is written by guest blogger, Ironhaus.
The fireplace has long been a central fixture of comfort and warmth of the home: the central place that families often gather around. In earlier years the fireplace was predominately a heat source. Nowadays, fireplaces come in a multitude of styles and purposes, ranging from supplemental heaters to [...]]]></description>
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