Baby Boomer?s Demand Alternative Style
This is a story of passion and passionate differences, experienced by couples facing the strategic and often wrenching shifts taking place on the home front. One aspires to live in a home filled with the warmth, beauty and romance of a log home, while the other agonizes over the concept.
Why are people drawn to log homes? According to surveys, nine out of 10 people who choose a log home say they made their decision because they liked its distinctive look. Given the weight of the aesthetics, why do so many couples agonize over the details?
For some, a little research can give pause. That?s how it was for John and Katherine Overbee, who had long dreamed about building a log cabin as a retirement home. ?We backed off a little,? he said. ?Unless you have a lot of time and money, the intricacies of solid log construction can be worrisome.?
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