Honest Abe Living Magazine is a Free Interactive Monthly Magazine Filled with Engaging Content
Honest Abe Log Homes, the designer and manufacturer of cabins and timber frames sold and built by Serenity Log Homes, publishes its free magazine, Honest Abe Living, online monthly.
The interactive publication is filled with stories, photos, interviews, news, announcements and product information. Click on this link at the first of each month to see the new issue.
You’ll be able to watch videos, download articles and tip sheets, take 3-D tours and more.
You can share it with others via email or social media. You may also download, print or read online issues of magazine to your computer or mobile device.
Check back regularly for new issues, and enjoy the library that includes many years of Honest Abe publications and magazines by clicking the magazine cover.
Below you may read some examples of the kinds of materials in Honest Abe Living. Be sure to visit Honest Abe Living regularly for each month’s new articles.
Serenity Attends 2018 Dealer Conference
DeWayne, Sherry and Ryan Crumley of Serenity Log Homes, Independent Dealers of Honest Abe custom manufactured log and timber frame homes in Florence, Alabama, recently attended the Honest Abe Log Homes 2018 National Dealer Conference. “Independent dealers like the...
Fall Log Home Maintenance
Most people are accustomed to spring cleaning, but if you are a home owner, you know that your house needs attention year-round. Fall maintenance is much like spring house-cleaning, but more preventative and less “cleaning.” And it’s much easier to do it now rather...
Buying Home Cheaper than Renting
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an...
Honest Abe Living Magazine Features Serenity Log Homes
The March-April 2017 edition of Honest Abe Living Magazine features Serenity Log Homes. You can read it online, download it to save or print or share it by email or social media. There's a custom home on Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake designed for energy...
Serenity Log Home Owner Was an Honest Abe Customer First
Serenity Owner Was an Honest Abe Customer First Since 1979 Honest Abe Log Homes manufacturer based in Moss, Tennessee, has served communities throughout the country with its Independent Dealership network. In North Alabama Serenity Log Homes began serving customers in...
What Makes A Home More Beautiful
What is it about Honest Abe homes that make them so appealing to so many people? We can talk about thermal efficiency, building with a renewable resource or living a log home lifestyle, but the main reason people are attracted to log homes is because they are...
Attend Events
Contact us to register for Log Raisings, home tours and more. Click the link above to see what's coming up.
Stewardship Conserves America’s Forests
by Jeff Clements, Vice President, Honest Abe Log Homes Honest Abe takes the issue of timber harvesting and the threat of deforestation related to building materials used in the manufacture of log homes very seriously. The great news is, according to the USDA...
The Natural Solution
Log Homes and the Environment By Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Think GREEN. Log homes are often the only building solution that is totally natural. This abundant, renewable resource is good for your health and the environment. Log homes are increasingly the choice of...
Colored Stains Enhance Wood’s Beauty
Let the beauty of wood shine through with a colorful twist! Customers of Honest Abe dealers, Mike and Tonia Coulter of T & M Log Homes in Indiana are among the first to use Perma-Chink’s new Lifeline Accents to highlight the exterior beauty of their log...
Price Match Guaranteed
Let Honest Abe Compare Home Package Quotes for Best Price Serenity Log Homes and Honest Abe is so confident about package prices for log and timber frame homes, our prices are backed up by the Honest Abe Honest Value Guarantee. Working through or manufacturer Honest...
What’s Included in a Log Home Package?
Log Package Contents Review log package contents for an Honest Abe designed and milled log home or log cabin custom made and shipped directly from our family-owned plant since 1979. Subfloor System Foundation – By Owner Treated Sill with Termite Shield & Sill...
What Species do We Use?
View Photos of Homes Designed and Manufactured by Honest Abe Here’s why we use Eastern White Pine for wall logs, log sidings, support posts, blocking, porch posts, porch plates, porch rafters, railings and trim. Least resinous of all pines Few instances of “bleeding”...
Log & Timber Frame Commercial Structures
Log, Timber and Hybrid Structures When it comes to Commercial Real Estate, business owners are looking for four main things: great location, cost effective buildings, a design that will stand out and draw attention to them and promote their brand and finally a...
Choose Your Log Profile & Corner
Your Project Can Look Like You Imagined The log style you choose determines how you home or building will look. Here’s an overview of the log styles offered by Serenity Log Homes to help you understand how various log systems work. To help you visualize how your...
Financing Options
Need Help Financing Your Log Home? Having built several Log and Timber Frame homes over the years coupled with my Real Estate training and background, I am qualified to help you find the right lender to fit your needs. Financing a log and timber frame is...
Download Floor Plan Catalog
Click the Floor Plan Catalog Above to Read for Full Screen View or Download the PDFHelpful Booklets, Studies and Brochures Click These Titles to Download 10 Steps to Owning a Log Home Home Project Timeline 6 Tips for Researching Log Homes A Log Home in Retirement...
Why Kiln Dry the Logs & Timbers?
Why does Honest Abe kiln dry the logs (and every other piece of wood) used in your wood building? Uniformity and stability. Kiln-dried logs are “pre-shrunk” before milling to a final profile to create a uniform and stable log wall system with less settling...
Manufacturing
Honest Abe is True Manufacturer of Log Homes On the surface, you would think all log home companies manufacture home packages in their own facilities. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Serenity Log Homes chose to be a dealer of Honest Abe Log Homes for many reasons,...
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Click to Join Our Secure Mailing List You'll receive periodic announcements, invitations to events and our newsletter. Your information will not be shared with anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Developing a Log Home Maintenance Plan
Serenity Log Homes offers a maintenance service that inspects, repairs, cleans, restores and refurbishes your log home or any log structures. Let us provide you with a proposal for your home today. Learn more about our services here. Regular Inspections Routine...
Design Your Own “Historic” Home
How Chinking and Square Logs Can Be Manufactured, Stained and Constructed to Create a Home That Looks Like It Has Been Around for a Century or More For those who love the charm of historic log homes, modern construction techniques allow for the creation of new homes...
Why Log Construction Is a Good Alternative for Commercial Properties
Log construction is often associated with cozy cabins and residential retreats, but it also presents a compelling alternative to traditional stick-built structures for a variety of commercial properties. Businesses looking to create a distinct, durable, and...
Douglas Fir and Structural Insulated Panels Create Perfect Place
The combination of Douglas fir timber frame elements and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offers an exceptional balance of beauty, strength, and energy efficiency. Douglas fir’s natural strength allows for open-concept designs with stunning exposed beams, while SIPs...
Designing a Floor Plan for Aging in Place
Designing a log or timber home with aging in place in mind requires thoughtful planning to ensure comfort, safety, and long-term accessibility. Whether building a dream home for retirement or simply preparing for future needs, incorporating aging-in-place principles...
Serenity Log Homes Named Dealer of the Year 2023
Serenity Log Homes in Florence, Alabama, owned by DeWayne and Sherry Crumley, has been honored as the Honest Abe Log Homes Dealer of the Year for 2023. Since joining as Honest Abe dealers in 2017, the Crumleys have consistently expanded their dealership, driven by...
Porchsitting is Not Just a Hashtag
The porch is an important element of a home’s design and functionality, but it’s also part of American culture. On social media porches have been honored with their own hashtag – #porchsitting. Dan Stevens, who played Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey,” made a very...
What is a Structural Insulated Panel?
So, what is a SIP? ...and why would I want it in my new home? SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panel. While they aren’t something new they may be new to you. SIPs have been around for many years and have been used in thousands of homes and commercial...
Dining Al Fresco
The concept of open air dining is brought to log and timber home living in a variety of designs. The traditional American picnic has met its match with today’s concepts of dining in the fresh air. Gone are the days of a cooler filled with Tupperware encased foods to...
Rain Gardens are Both Beautiful and Functional
A Rain Garden is a landscape depression that can be filled with moisture-loving plants. Hidden beneath the pretty plants is a natural storm water treatment system that allows 30% more water to infiltrate into the ground. This reduces the amount of water from flowing...
Serenity Attends 2018 Dealer Conference
DeWayne, Sherry and Ryan Crumley of Serenity Log Homes, Independent Dealers of Honest Abe custom manufactured log and timber frame homes in Florence, Alabama, recently attended the Honest Abe Log Homes 2018 National Dealer Conference. “Independent dealers like the...
Fall Log Home Maintenance
Most people are accustomed to spring cleaning, but if you are a home owner, you know that your house needs attention year-round. Fall maintenance is much like spring house-cleaning, but more preventative and less “cleaning.” And it’s much easier to do it now rather...
Buying Home Cheaper than Renting
The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an...
Honest Abe Living Magazine Features Serenity Log Homes
The March-April 2017 edition of Honest Abe Living Magazine features Serenity Log Homes. You can read it online, download it to save or print or share it by email or social media. There's a custom home on Tennessee's Dale Hollow Lake designed for energy...
Serenity Log Home Owner Was an Honest Abe Customer First
Serenity Owner Was an Honest Abe Customer First Since 1979 Honest Abe Log Homes manufacturer based in Moss, Tennessee, has served communities throughout the country with its Independent Dealership network. In North Alabama Serenity Log Homes began serving customers in...
What Makes A Home More Beautiful
What is it about Honest Abe homes that make them so appealing to so many people? We can talk about thermal efficiency, building with a renewable resource or living a log home lifestyle, but the main reason people are attracted to log homes is because they are...
Attend Events
Contact us to register for Log Raisings, home tours and more. Click the link above to see what's coming up.
Stewardship Conserves America’s Forests
by Jeff Clements, Vice President, Honest Abe Log Homes Honest Abe takes the issue of timber harvesting and the threat of deforestation related to building materials used in the manufacture of log homes very seriously. The great news is, according to the USDA...
The Natural Solution
Log Homes and the Environment By Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. Think GREEN. Log homes are often the only building solution that is totally natural. This abundant, renewable resource is good for your health and the environment. Log homes are increasingly the choice of...
Colored Stains Enhance Wood’s Beauty
Let the beauty of wood shine through with a colorful twist! Customers of Honest Abe dealers, Mike and Tonia Coulter of T & M Log Homes in Indiana are among the first to use Perma-Chink’s new Lifeline Accents to highlight the exterior beauty of their log...