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  Tips for changing the exterior of a log cabin With the rising real estate prices, most people choose the log cabin.  Log cabins are relatively cheaper and more environmentally friendly because logs come from trees and are renewable materials.  Some quality accessories and furniture will do.  But, how can you change the exterior of a log cabin and make it attractive?  With the right advice, you will find that changing the exterior of a log cabin is very easy and you don't have to be a professional to do it.     Surface     The roof enhances the overall look of the log cabin.  When converting the exterior of this construction, this process will not be complete if you stick to the old roof.  There is a lot that can be done to change the overall look of a roof.  Change the color, shape, or even change the roof material!  Done right, this will transform your log cabin exterior into something new and attractive.     garden     Plants add life and complement the exterior of your cabin. 

  Painting Woodwork And Around Your Home There is no rule that says woodwork must be painted white, stripped, or stained to match the walls.  In a room where the walls, window frames, and doors are the same neutral color, you can paint the plinth a light contrasting color.  This will mark the line between the floor and the walls.  Trim colors that contrast with the walls and ceilings might suit your style in one room, while a more subtle color change might be appropriate elsewhere in the house.     Liven up simple flat walls by adding crown molding to create paneling around the room.  For best results, be sure to keep your work area within the proper temperature range recommended for painting.  All interior woodwork, from paneling to dining tables, should be primed with a standard acrylic wood base coat.  Then you can paint them with flat eggshells with oil, glitter, or acrylic paints.     Most interior trim looks best in an eggshell finish, as a high-gloss finish can have a somewhat d

Decorating A Game Room  The kids have moved into the house and you suddenly find yourself in an extra room in the house.  Unless you absolutely need a home office, why not turn that extra room into a game room?  After all, you've worked hard enough, now it's time to play, and the game room can be full of excitement and fun.     There was a time when you couldn't afford the luxury of a game room unless you had a basement, and that usually meant a sofa and a pool table.  However, in the age of technology, a game room is more likely to have a large screen TV and a game console with lots of video games.  Few people still have a pool table.  One of the reasons is that most rooms are not as large as the basement, and most of the available space will be occupied by a pool table.     Since this will be a family room or a room where you and your friends gather to have fun, why not add a game table that you can use to play board games, perhaps?  A foosball table or an air hockey tabl