Tom Heatherington - Articles

Tom Heatherington is the founder of the Log Cabin Directory, a human edited directory of log home and log cabin manufacturers, contractors, dealers, plans and information for the United States and Canada. Visit: www.LogCabinDirectory.com/

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Choosing a Log Home Floor Plan That is Right For You
You made your decision; you are finally going to build that log home. Not just any log home, but that special creation you've held in your mind's eye for so many years. You have walked on those hardwood floors, gazed out from behind those oversized picture windows, cooked dinner, curled... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 25/06/2008 | Real Estate
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Your Data Is Your Life! How To Back It Up, Secure It, Sync It And Sleep Better At Night.
No one likes to admit it, but by January 3rd. each year we've mostly forgotten or postponed our well-intentioned New Year's resolutions of self improvement. How many of us have chosen 'losing weight' as one of our personal pledges? Although a healthier lifestyle is an admirable goal,... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 18/01/2008 | Computers
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Did You Take Loghomeology 101 In College?
In case you missed the course, Loghomeology is the science behind log and timber frame homes. Regrettably, there are not any universities offering a degree in this field, but that hasn't stopped what was once a cottage industry (no pun intended), in becoming one of the fastest growing segments... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 25/10/2007 | Real Estate
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What If You No Longer Existed? (Part 1)
This is not a new age riddle or philosophical question; it is a real problem that millions of people face more frequently that most people realize. It might happen because of a lightning strike or a power spike. YOU could be stolen, corrupted, burnt up, get washed away or just... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 08/10/2007 | Computers
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Rustic Décor And Sushi
It is more than just a matter of taste! There may not be two words as distantly removed from each other as 'rustic' and 'sushi', but my reaction was the same to my first encounters with each. My appreciation and understanding of 'rustic decor' and 'sushi' gradually evolved from aversion... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 30/07/2007 | Home Improvement
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Log Home Automation Revisited
Last year I authored an article entitled, "Log home automation? Excuse me?". ( http://www.logcabindirectory.com/articles/home_automation.htm) The article was picked up by scores of blogs and syndicated services and since then I've received tons of email asking questions about home automation and the company whose products I mentioned, X-10 (see: http://www.home-automation.us) First, I will... Read
By: Tom Heatherington | 09/01/2007 | Home Improvement