Great Articles from owning a log home, building, planning and designing to maintenance and care when you have your dream! http://www.coventryloghomes.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:36:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.coventryloghomes.com Great Articles from owning a log home, building, planning and designing to maintenance and care when you have your dream! http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/441/ (content/view/441/10081/) This is a special offer on a New Modified Madison Plan. This plan features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an open concept kitchen / dining / living area, a covered porch and an open deck. All with the comforts of single story living. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:36:24 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/454/ (content/view/454/10081/) This is a special offer on a Homestead Model with Garage. This plan features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a wrap porch and breezeway w/porch. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:36:24 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/440/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) News - Latest Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:30:46 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/438/ An important part in the process of buying a log home is deciding on the stain you will use to protect it. WeatherSeal is a high quality stain formulated especially for log homes. Check out this chart to see the beautiful colors that are available. Materials - Materials Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:12:11 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/430/117/ Are you looking for pictures of log homes? This section is full of pictures of beautiful log homes and cabins. We hope you enjoy the pictures, and don't forget to check out our floor plans section including pictures of each of our standard homes along with floor plan details and pricing. Articles, News & Features - Examples Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:36:30 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/410/10096/ To say Tim LOVES his getaway Woodland model cabin would be an understatement. His wife, Deb, adult children, Matt and Megan, the extended family, fellow firefighters and good friends would all concur. They all contributed to Tim and Deb's Dream Getaway and have witnessed first-hand Tim's greetings and farewells which are addressed with undying adoration directly to the cabin (sometimes complete with hugs!). Utopia, as the getaway is often referred, took years of planning and was a labor of love from the start. Since patience, we hear, is a byproduct of love, it is not surprising then that the search for the right lot took a couple of years. The ideal lot turned out to be 45 minutes from their primary residence, within a mile from a lake with boating access, plenty of non-posted land to hunt on and privacy-- perfect for quick and extended getaways. Perfect too, for soliciting help in clearing the land and eventually erecting it as well. Initially, Deb and Tim were considering an RV camper but after attending a Log Home and Timber Frame Show in New York they changed their minds. That day was the start of a working relationship with Coventry's staff. Tim pondered every aspect of the decision, design and building stages and became a frequent caller, his voice was often recognized by Coventry's receptionist. Deb joked that he is so enamored with Coventry, he's like a stalker. Tim has said he'd like to advocate for us by attending shows and giving tours of his getaway. All we can say to that is, It's good to have friends, and the more the merrier! They agree with that sentiment as their friends were loyal and dedicated giving of their time to build Utopia. Once the package was delivered their volunteer friends and family were gung ho to get started. Tim and his brothers, helped their father who was a carpenter build houses, so they had experience, which is helpful. The exterior walls as well as the interior petition walls were erected in two days time. In four working days the roof was sheathed and in six days the metal roofing finished. Their friend, Herm, stained the cabin in four days, and their neighbor helped with the landscaping. They were creative and fashioned homemade doors from the extra wood that came with the package and built a shed as well, then they ordered log siding for another shed project on the lot. With all the help they are happy to report the whole project took 125 working days done mostly on weekends. Deb enjoys snuggling near the fireplace in the living room, while Tim especially enjoys the extended porch as it opens the living area to the outdoors which is where he displays his Red Sox bear letting his New York neighbors know his allegiance. It is also where he proclaims his farewell promise, Until next time, Utopia! Dreams To Reality - Dreams To Reality Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:57:37 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/409/10095/ Throw a contortionist into an acrobatic act and it adds excitement and drama into an otherwise exciting and dramatic performance. The point is all the carpenters on our builders list are capable of building a quality log home but recently a stand-out was reported for quality building with a wow factor which could be termed speed-building which, like the contortionist, takes extra-ordinary discipline. What sets Craig Trombley apart is a willingness to develop an uninterrupted rhythm which involves working 6-7 days a week from sun-up to sun-down. It helps too, that he is a master electrician who journeyed under his father’s tutelage. Craig told us once he understood our system he was able to incorporate efficient methods that streamlined the building process. He has been building Coventry Log Homes since 2002, and exclusively since 2006 and he gives Coventry sales staff and technical support credit as being part of the team. The high quality product and the speed building for which he has become known nearly belies Craig's character. He has an easy-going and modest manner and he works tirelessly for the homeowners interests just as he would want his interests regarded if the shoe were on the other foot. The Homeowners Tom will be retiring in seven years and soon he and Rhonda will become empty-nesters. Of their four children, one has two children of her own, two are in college and the other not far behind. They always dreamed of having a getaway home so when twelve lots across the street from their hometown lake where family still lives nearby became available it was time to act on their dream. With a 10.5 acre lot tucked away from the hustle and bustle of destination lake amenities like great fishing, boating, trails for hiking and snowmobiling as well as restaurants and shops they will get the best of both worlds. An added bonus is that some other family members are retiring in the area as well. But they weren’t retired and their lives are really busy between Tom's business, their son's hockey games, and their hometown where Rhonda helps her family on their beef farm, traveling is on the family agenda quite a bit. In fact, it was while Tom was traveling that he met up with a colleague who had just had a Coventry Log Home built in Manitoba, Canada, coincidentally and simultaneously beside another Coventry home built by Craig Trombley. The conversation that ensued shifted Tom's modular home research to Coventry's website and a relationship with Coventry's sales rep. After Tom and Rhonda saw photos of our first 5 Plus Star rated customized home they fell in love with the design. Rhonda appreciated that there was plenty of space for guests and the design had been well thought out and would work well for advanced retirement years. Contingent on the sale, though, was acquiring the services of Craig Trombley. They were in luck, and being a summer build meant Craig's entire family would be available. Craig estimated he would have the house weather-tight finished in 6-8 weeks. Rhonda was cautioned by friends that that was unrealistic. The Builders Craig, his wife Kim, who works in the high school system, their two sons, CJ and Kyle and their 11 year-old daughter, Jamie, arrived in their 5th wheel camper just 10 minutes after the semi's arrived with the log home package. Craig sprang into action immediately, Rhonda recalled, and any weary feelings she may have had about hiring a builder they never met was set to rest. It didn't take long to realize they were a good fit and respectful communication was always followed by competent action. The race was on to beat the calendar and clock before school started up again. As sometimes happens, mother-nature attempted delay tactics and poured out record rains that month. Despite all the extra work it takes to cover and uncover their unfinished work with tarps, Rhonda was able to tell her friends they were right, it didn't take six to eight weeks it took five. CJ's girlfriend, Brittany, wanted to understand the process, so she came along as well, rolling up her sleeves to help where she could. Since the family strives for a rhythm, each contributing their best at their favorite tasks, efficiency is something that has developed quite naturally. Craig's daughter enjoys measuring and cutting the trim boards which Craig boasts she does better than some so-called trained carpenters he has hired who can’t even read a tape measure. Kim manages quality control and is a whiz at staining. Craig motivates his family by reminding them to keep their eyes on the prize. In this case, the family looked forward to a road trip to Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. Along the way shopping malls beckoned the ladies in the family to shop back-to-school deals. Craig and Kim stress too, that the prize is learning and maintaining a coveted work ethic that will carry them comfortably through life. CJ, has graduated and has chosen to continue full-time work with his father, Kyle aspires to be an architect/engineer while Jamie fancies herself a chef someday. With their training we are sure they can accomplish anything they set their minds to.Finishing Rhonda was finishing up quilted blankets for the grandsons beds at the getaway when we spoke. She and Tom are planning to do the interior finish work themselves when they have time, but until then they are building memories there. For instance the family recently shared a Canadian family Thanksgiving without the convenience of plumbing—that has got to be memorable! It has been our experience that ambitious folk seem to find boundless energy to start, enjoy and complete their projects and so it is with complete confidence that we are anticipating the finished photos. Congratulations Tom and Rhonda, may you enjoy many happy and memorable years at your getaway/retirement home. Dreams To Reality - Dreams To Reality Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:33:37 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/403/ (content/view/403/10081/) The Swiftwater is a very popular plan and is super affordable. This plan offers a wrap-around porch and deck, open concept living, a cozy loft and more. Watch a video tour of this home. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:51:09 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/402/ (content/view/402/10081/) The Clearwater is an extremely popular plan because of its great combination of space and affordability. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open concept living area with a loft above, and more. Watch our video tour of this exceptional log home. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:59:41 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/399/10094/ Renee’s small dog, Weasel, was a big hit with Jonathan when they first met and so it didn’t take long before all their other common interests became apparent. They began to share seasonal outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking and snowmobiling and as their bonds grew a wedding date was set. The canine interests eventually led to the addition of two more pets, Queenie and Chipper, the newest being a rescue dog they adopted last fall. As is often the natural progression of an enlarged family, home hunting was added to their agenda. Jonathan had an unusual allergy to something they think is related to plaster in old homes so that narrowed the search to newer homes before they were offered a very nice parcel of land for an unbelievably great price and it came complete with an approved engineered septic plan and water. If they were going to go with this option they were going to have to build. They looked into many and all options including log home packages. They particularly liked the Clearwater model offered by Coventry Log Homes but were keeping their options open as they didn’t think they could swing it. Then the Clearwater was advertised as a special with a complete build price by Log Stackers. Since they didn’t want to change the plans in any way the deal price fit right into their budget and their sales rep was helpful in getting the ball rolling in order to make their dream home a reality. From that point on everything just sort of fell into place. For starters Log Stackers, llc had just recently gotten established by Coventry owner, Jeff Elliott, and to kick-off their new venture they agreed to go beyond the predetermined mileage range to build Jonathan and Renee’s dream home from start to finish. The land proved to be an excavator’s dream. The excavator claimed to have only pulled out a couple of rocks no bigger than cantaloupes, he said the lot could have been a gravel pit. The weather, too, cooperated by holding off the snow until the roof was on. And, according to Jonathan, because Log Stackers took care of all the subcontractors and transportation of materials and equipment and even offered welcomed advice on lighting, fixtures and cabinetry that worked and looked good in a log home-- they didn’t experience the construction pressure that often comes with the territory of a new build. Initially, Renee and Jonathan felt they might have preferred a spring/summer construction when the winter cold and daylight hours didn’t prevent them from being on hand during a lot of the construction, but they are very happy with the way everything fell into place. Log Stackers general manager, Jim Elliott, claims that if the time-tested process is adhered to the project will run smoothly and more importantly on schedule and on budget. Dreams To Reality - Dreams To Reality Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:09:27 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/394/117/ (content/view/394/117/) The Bethehem, NH Recreational Department received a donation of a complete kit and plans from Coventry Log Homes, Inc. of Woodsville, NH to build two dugouts for the Little League field at the end of Elm Street. The field is also accessed through a wooded path beyond the Elementary School’s playground making the location convenient to the school and for summer day camp activities. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:41:06 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/387/117/ Brian, Mayghan, Deb and Brooke Simano stand with "Precious" movie producer, Sarah Siegel-Magness and leading role actress, Gabourey Sidibe, at The Fresh Air Fund Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY.As the sales representative for the purchase of eight Coventry Log Home cabin packages destined for The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Anita Bliss Coler, Deb Simano and her husband, Brian, also an employee of Coventry Log Homes were invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Precious Center For Teen Leadership in Fishkill, NY. Sarah Siegel-Magness of Smokewood Entertainment Group was inspired to contribute $1.325 million after producing the movie Precious in order to establish a center dedicated for teenage girl leadership programs, and Gabourey Sidibe, who played the lead character for which the center is named, were guests of honor. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:14:57 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/382/ (content/view/382/10081/)Choose any non-special standard or custom plan and make a reasonable offer and we'll see if we can make it happen. Call us today to speak with a Coventry Sales Representative that can help make your log home dream become a log home reality.Make An Offer Online News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:57:50 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/380/ Button Bay State Park5 Button Bay State Park Road, Vergennes, VT(802) 475-2377 (mid-May-mid-Oct)(888) 409-7579 (VT State Parks Reservation Center)parks@state.vt.us (mailto:parks@state.vt.us)www.vtstateparks.com (http://www.vtstateparks.com) Enjoy Lake Champlain and a Coventry Log Cabin! Button Bay State Park is a gorgeous 253-acre park located in Vergennes, VT. This camp is full of natural beauty. You won’t forget the beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Things to do while at Button Bay include boating (canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals available), fishing, sailing, exploring Button Point and visiting the Nature Center, playing on the playground or swimming in the pool, eating in the picnic area or under the large picnic shelter, and more… There’s lots to do nearby, also, like touring the Shelburne Museum full of arts and history, enjoying the scenery on a Lake Champlain Ferry ride, visiting historic Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point (each about an hour away) or Chimney point (about half hour away), touring the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and its exhibit buildings or taking a ride on one of its shipwreck tours, and much more! Custom Getaway Log Camps Button Bay State Park Video Tour Coming Soon Affiliates - Affiliates Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:01:56 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/379/117/ A true wilderness hunting adventure TV show. Each episode is taped in high definiton (HD) to provide you with a vivid realization of the most remote and extreme regions we hunt worldwide. We also introduce you to some of the finest outdoor gear available on the market today. The majority of our hunts are truly wilderness hunts that include horseback and backpacking adventures from the remote tent camps to share with you the feeling of roughing it right along with us on every episode. Each program is produced to share the excitement of the hunt and the natural beauty of nature while pursuing elk, grizzly, bighorn sheep, bull moose, deer, black bear and other wild game. Sportsman Channel ScheduleThursday11:30 am EST Friday 7:30 pm EST Saturday 1:30 am ESTWatch Coventry Log Homes on Hidden Creak Adventures: Thursday 12/2 @ 11:30 am ESTFriday 12/3 @ 7:30 pm ESTSaturday 12/4 @ 3:30 am EST Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:44:37 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/378/ We Will Beat Anyone by 5% or More! Our policy has always been simple; provide the best package for less. As a factory direct company we can provide the best quality materials and at the same time we can offer the best price. Our Standard pricing is consistently less than anyone, but we are so confident, we will guarantee we beat any competitor on an apple to apples package by 5% or more. Most of the time it is by double digit percentages! News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:38:00 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/375/117/ (content/view/375/117/) Ted Lilly, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and owner of a Coventry Log Home, threw 8 innings of no-hit baseball. Lilly gave up his first and only hit of the night to Juan Pierre to lead off the 9th inning. Lilly finished this great performance with 8 innings pitched, 1 hit, 1 walk, and 3 strikeouts. Congratulations Ted Lilly on a job well done! Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:41:16 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/372/10091/ Over time Coventry Log Homes, Inc. has developed friendships with some great companies and individuals. Our affiliates include Campgrounds, Hunting Fishing Outfitters, Log Home Rentals and much more. We invite you to check out these great people and their exciting business. (content/view/370/10028/) (content/view/371/10028/) (content/view/367/10028/) (content/view/368/10028/) (content/view/380/10028/) Affiliates - Affiliates Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:38:10 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/371/ River Meadow CampgroundRTE 10 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH(603) 787-6700camp@rivermeadowcampground.com (mailto:camp@rivermeadowcampground.com)www.rivermeadowcampground.com (http://www.rivermeadowcampground.com)See what it's like to stay in a Coventry Log Home Recreational Log Cabin You won’t run out of things to do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There’s lots of fun to be had during the summer at theme parks like Six Gun City and Fort Splash, Santa’s Village, and Story Land. Clarks Trading Post and the Hobo Railroad are lots of fun for the family. Stay cool at the Whales Tale Water Park or zip down the water and alpine slides at Attitash. Wildcat Mountain offers a thrilling zip line ride ½ a mile above tree tops, ski trails, and a river…at 45 mph! The Polar Caves, Lost River Gorge, The Flume Gorge, Cannon Aerial Tramway, Cog Railway and Mount Washington Auto Road hold breathtaking sights of natural wonders. Take a hike on the many trails throughout the Franconia Notch State Park. In the winter, go snowshoeing along the Lonesome Lake Shores or any of the other great trails the area has to offer. There’s plenty of mountains in the area for skiing and riding – Bretton Woods, Canon Mountain, and Loon to name a few.• Full hookups with 20, 30 and 50-amp service • Wireless cable and Internet •• Picnic tables and fire rings • Seasonal sites • Winter camping •• Swimming pool • Jacuzzi • Sports courts •• Handicapped accessible restroom facilities and showers •• Store with some groceries, souvenirs, and supplies • Firewood • Dumping stations •• Pond • Pontoon boat and kayak rentals • Fishing on the Connecticut River •• Plenty of room to play • Miles of trails for hiking, biking and winter snowmobiling •Custom Recreational Log Cabins River Meadow Campground Video Tour (video_gallery/?group=Campgrounds clip=2) Affiliates - Affiliates Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:15:50 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/370/ Littleton / Lisbon KOA Kampground2154 Route 302, Lisbon, NH(603) 838-5525 (Info)(800) 562-5836 (Reservations)littletonkoa@roadrunner.com (mailto:littletonkoa@roadrunner.com)www.littletonkoa.com (http://www.littletonkoa.com)Have the experience of staying in a Coventry Log Homes Recreational CampThere’s lots to do at and around the Littleton / Lisbon KOA Kampground. This beautiful campground sits along the Ammonoosuc River, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery and listen to the soothing sounds of the river or try your hand at catching a rainbow trout. The 800,000 acre White Mountain National Forest offers great hiking and sites to see. Visit the site where the Old Man of the Mountain was and take a trip 4,180 feet up the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway or go fishing in Echo or Profile Lake. Or you could take a trip up the highest peak in the Northeast aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing Cog Railway train. Great shopping can be found in historic downtown Littleton or Conway’s outlet stores. Back at the campground you can enjoy swimming in the heated pool, relaxing in the hot tub, a round of mini golf, and more.Custom Getaway Log CampsLittleton / Lisbon KOA Video Tour (video_gallery/?group=Campgrounds clip=1) Affiliates - Affiliates Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:08:38 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/368/ Hilltop View Drive, Haverhill, NH(856) 220-4972HilltopViewVacations@yahoo.comwww.hilltopviewvacations.com (http://www.hilltopviewvacations.com)See What it's Like to Stay in a Coventry Log HomeNestled in the tranquil Mountain Lakes Region of the White Mountains in New Hampshire is a modified Clearwater log home. This rental property serves as a dream come true getaway retreat for real estate agents, Chris and Andrea Martin, and his parents, Robert and Patricia McGill, who all work in Southern New Jersey. This home is great for vacations year-round.There is something exciting for all age groups in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Summer attractions for the kids include theme parks like Six Gun City and Fort Splash, Santa’s Village and Story Land to name a few. Family fun and entertainment can be found at the Hobo Railroad, and Clark’s Trading Post. The thrill seeking set enjoy Whales Tale Water Park and Attitash which features waterslides and Alpine slides while Wildcat Mountain Gondola has a zip ride attraction. The Polar Caves, Lost River Gorge, The Flume Gorge, Cannon Aerial Tramway, Cog Railway and Mount Washington Auto Road hold breathtaking sights of natural wonders. There are numerous trails throughout the Franconia Notch State Park for hiking. Winter attractions include a particularly wonderful trail for snowshoeing along the Lonesome Lake shores of the State Park. Skiing and snowboarding at Bretton Woods and Loon Mountain are popular pastimes as well. This list by no means exhausts the possibilities for family entertainment in the area.Custom Clearwater Log HomeLog Home Video Tour (video_gallery/?group=Custom+Log+Home+Tours clip=2) Affiliates - Affiliates Wed, 26 May 2010 13:20:22 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/367/ ME-16, Sebec, Maine 04426(207) 564-0303dak@worldpath.netwww.kutcherssportingcamps.com (http://www.kutcherssportingcamps.com)Kutcher Sporting Camps and Recreational Facilities chose Coventry Log Homes to manufacture the lodge and camps. The Clearwater model with some modifications is the main lodge, while the Getaway, Timbertrail and Mountaineer models from the recreational camp series appealed to Dave Kutcher for the outlying camps that surround the main lodge. Each camp has the added luxury of indoor plumbing and fast and efficient propane heat.The facility supports up to 40 guests per week. Guests as well as riders on the 83/82 snowmobile trail that runs through the property will appreciate warm and nourishing food prepared at the lodge. Activities and services include hunting packages throughout the year with guides and or dogs available at going rates, fishing, ATV trail riding, meals, weekend getaways, company picnics, and corporate retreats. Nearby Sebec Lake makes easy access for guests interested in fishing or boating excursions.“Coventry Log Homes is successful because they understand core values and their cabins and homes are quality based yet affordable. That was key for us.” Affiliates - Affiliates Wed, 26 May 2010 11:12:12 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/354/117/ Safari News 2011 (pdfs/NASNov2010.pdf) Watch Coventry Log Homes on North American Safari. North American Safari is an award winning hunting show, bringing viewers some of the best big game hunting on television.We hope you can tune in!AIR TIMES:Sportsman Channel:Wed 6:30 PM ESTWed 12:00 AM ESTTue 11:30 AM ESTOn Fox Sport South:Sat 9:00 AM ESTTues 3:00 PM ESTThu 4:30 AM EST Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:47:07 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/353/117/ (content/view/353/117/)Coventry Log Homes understands the importance of producing energy efficient log home packages. We have been producing packages for more than 16 years and the Elliott family has been building them for over 40 years. Mark Elliot, vice president of Coventry said “log homes naturally fit the bill for an energy efficient home.” Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:07:29 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/344/ (content/view/344/10081/)The Oak Ridge offers a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a loft overlooking the spacious living area. A beautiful stepped window design takes full advantage of the daytime sunlight. Enjoy the outdoors in the shade of your covered porch or in the sun on the deck. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:21:36 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/468/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) In the northwest part of the state of New Hampshire surrounded by the picturesque White Mountains and the Connecticut River Valley, sits the quaint village of North Haverhill. It is here, off Brushwood Road where we invite you to appreciate all that the area has to offer and to tour the brand new residential development. News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/477/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) In observance of the Holidays, Coventry Log Homes will be closed on Monday, December 26th. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, December 27th.. News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/479/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) Click here (flash/flipbook/) to see our new interactive, online company brochure! News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/480/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/481/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/482/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/483/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/484/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/) Click here (flash/PlansBook_flipbook/) to see our new interactive, online plans book! News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/485/ (content/blogcategory/148/10081/)Click here for additional infomation on our Winter Specials! News - Latest Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:44:48 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/335/ Want to know what's been happening at Coventry Log Homes? This section highlights the newest items on our website. Here you can find the latest video tours and picture galleries of beautiful log homes and cabins, the latest special offers on our log homes and log cabin packages, and informative and interesting articles that will help you know us and our product better. Thanks for visiting, we hope you enjoy! News - Latest Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:55:56 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/333/117/ A recent made for television hunting episode of Woods n’ Water was filmed in Hulett, Wyoming with Jeff Elliott, owner of Coventry Log Homes. The episode will feature an interview about Coventry Log Homes and preview Jeff's actual hunt and shooting of a 10-point, 225 pound White Tail Deer. The show is scheduled to air on November 28 at 9:00 pm on the Pursuit Channel (that’s Direct TV channel 608). Now airing on the Sportsman Channel (DirecTV 605). Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:36:57 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/328/117/ November 5, 2009 - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for passing legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, stating that this will provide a much-needed boost to the fragile housing market and economy. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:41 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/325/ Coventry Log Homes is proud to be a leader in the log home industry Though we acknowledge there are other good log home companies you could choose we’d like to take this opportunity to point out the advantages of choosing Coventry Log Homes. Know the Advantages! News - more news Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:17 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/475/10028/ Hello, Juanita! 1. Integrity: CLH stood by their word, holding onto the house beyond the sale time (until the snow was gone and we could take delivery). CLH also stood by their word in not passing the subsequent shipping charge increase on to us. So we were impressed before we ever got the house. 2. We thought we would have trouble getting a Canadian engineer to approve the plans, but when he requested a minor change (for snow load) CLH did not take advantage by overcharging for the change and were prompt and professional in their dealings with him. 3. When we had to call for construction advice it was a relief that CLH was not condescending but always available to resolve our questions. In fact, we decided that CLH could truthfully rename itself the "House-Building-for-Dummies" company - because we managed it! 4. 2 years to build a house ourselves - quite stressful. However, CLH was never a source of that stress because their product is so superior. All materials were high quality, as advertised, and precision cut. It went together exactly as it was supposed to and the result was a superior house - we still can't believe that it was built by us! 5. Whilst we were building everyone watched. People expressed concern about the insulation value of a house with only 6" of wood between us and -40 degree weather. We even got nervous ourselves - until we fired up the woodstove and it kept the whole house toasty - people can't say enough good about it. We live in northern BC, the Canadian Cariboo, and for the first time I don't hate the snow because it's easy to stay warm in this house. 6. CLH gave me $250 just for telling another Canadian buyer the truth - that their houses are cost-effective, excellently designed and easy to build. I gave out all the brochures CLH sent me and subsequently my local pub's owner came by to see our house and says he's ordering one for himself. In conclusion, there is nothing to compare with the feeling you get from showing off a home that you built yourself. Buyers can be confident that CLH will be a large part of making their dreams a reality. Our neighbors are building an impressive cedar post and beam mansion - but it's around OUR home's fireplace that everybody cozies up, and it's everything I'd dreamed. Several of my friends built houses - then divorced. My significant other and I built the house (with my sons) - then got married. Now if that's not a testimonial for a great building experience then I don't know what is! (And he even carried me across the threshhold). Thanks Juanita for everything. Beverly, British Columbia Testimonials - Juanita Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:07:50 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/490/10028/ We are very pleased with the whole process and the quality of our package. The staff was great in helping us through getting it done ourselves. I would recommend Coventry to anyone. You can do it yourself! Gay T, Florida Testimonials - Kris Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:07:50 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/491/10028/ Looking for the perfect log home was a journey that took us to Coventry approximately three years ago. Our first encounter came when a phone call was placed to Coventry after looking at several other companies. Speaking to one of your representatives sparked our interest in your company and we decided to meet the representative in person at a log home show in Hartford CT. At the home show we met Russell Haney. From the first meeting we felt comfortable with not only the companies philosophy but also with the price, which is also something very important during these economic times. It was what we where able to afford for all that we where going to receive. We then decided to take a five hour drive to meet with Russell and view a Coventry Log Home. We where impressed with the friendly attitude of the staff, and we often speak of visiting Woodsville again. It was one of the most beautiful weekends we have experienced. Once our visit was over we knew we had found the company we would be working with. Things don’t always go as planned and issues in our life came up and delayed our plans to build our dream home. One thing remained the same we knew that when the time came we would still contact Coventry. Everything finally came together for us and we made the call to Coventry. The phone call to Coventry informed us the Russell was not with the company anymore and we would now be talking to Jeremy Elliott. Jeremy assured us that our dealings with Coventry would still be just comfortable an experience with him, and he was right. Jeremy is a true professional, and a dedicated Coventry representative. Our questions and concerns where always handled in a quick and efficient way. We knew that if Jeremy could not answer the question he would always find the answer for us. Keeping us informed and helping us feel at ease were just a few of the ways Jeremy went above and beyond. The day of delivery we finally knew that the decision we made three years ago was the right decision. There where no surprises, we were impresses with the delivery crew and happy that all materials came in undamaged and where more than we expected. Our home is about to be completed and we could not be happier, it is a dream come true for all, and would not have been possible without your companies help. Our guest to have a vacation home for our family is something we thought we could not afford, but because your company works hard to make this possible for families like our we are eternally grateful, Thank you to all who were involved in making our dream come true. A special thank you to Jeremy you know you have a friend in Connecticut.Sincerely,John Maria Testimonials - Jeremy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:07:50 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/319/117/ Adopting a “green” philosophy is easier than you think and it does not require wind turbines, solar panels or wearing extra sweaters in January. Here are 10 conventional, easy to implement suggestions from the Log Home Council on ways to reduce energy costs, increase comfort and make your log home a little greener. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:51:58 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/318/117/ Coventry Log Homes, Inc. of Woodsville, NH recently became a member of Build Green NH. The Council is comprised of industry professionals dedicated to providing green building guidelines for building and remodeling professionals and environmentally responsible consumers through its certification program. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:19:52 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/316/117/ Plans for more camps will help gain employable skills (content/view/316/117/)On a crisp, fall morning overlooking Lake Champlain at Button Bay State Park, Russ Colvin and his assistant, Michael Liker, Vermont State supervisors with the Parks Conservation Corps awaited the delivery of two Recreational Camp Packages (component/option,com_ezrealty/Itemid,132/task,viewcategory/id,8/) and the crew that would build them. With them stood, Jim Elliott, the general manager of Log Stackers, LLC (http://www.logstackers.com)., an affiliate company with Coventry Log Homes, in Woodsville, NH. Jim was there to lend his extensive technical and log building expertise to the project. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:03:22 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/305/117/ A recent customer of ours was kind enough to send photos of a log home birdhouse he made similar to the Custom Clearwater model he purchased from us. Thanks Vaughn for the pictures and the kind words! Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:47:06 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/295/ (content/view/295/10081/)The Woodland has an open-concept kitchen / dining / living area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a cozy loft, and a farmer's porch. This is a great floor plan at a very affordable price. Call 1-800-308-7505 to speak with a sales representative. News - Log Homes and Log Cabins Specials Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:46:03 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/294/117/ We've updated our log home gallery with a beautiful new custom tradesman log home. The many windows in this home really adds to the spacious feel of the open-concept living area. This home is full of great ideas, so be sure to visit the gallery. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:36:17 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/292/117/ (content/view/292/117/)ENERGY STAR is the government-backed program that helps us all save money and protect our environment with energy-efficient products and practices. Whether you are looking to replace old appliances, remodel your home, or buy a new house, ENERGY STAR can help. More than 60 types of products, including appliances, televisions, computers, heating and cooling equipment, and even new homes can earn the government's ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR also offers best-practice solutions to make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy costs.Visit ENERGY STAR (http://www.energystar.gov) online for more informationCall us at 1-800-308-7505 or 1-603-747-8177 to see how we can help you on your way to building an ENERGY STAR qualified home. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:20:32 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/291/10089/ (content/view/291/117/)Coventry Log Homes recognizes the important role we have of being good stewards of the environment we are in. We are a member of the Build Green NH Council, an ENERGY STAR® partner and we help take care of the environment through our CLH Forestry Program. Recently one of our customers received a 5 Star Plus rating on their ENERGY STAR qualified home. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:55:06 +0100 http://www.coventryloghomes.com/content/view/290/117/ (content/view/290/117/)Coventry Log Homes, Inc. located in Woodsville, NH recently became an ENERGY STAR® partner. In 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the ENERGY STAR label to identify energy efficient products. Since then, consumers and the planet have benefitted from the EPA’s collaborative partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and conservation-minded manufacturers. Articles, News & Features - Articles, News & Features Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:41:22 +0100