Log Homes: Living Healthy & Happy
We spend so much of our times in and around our homes that you want to feel comfortable that you are surrounding yourself with a healthy environment. Log Homes are a great way to incorporate a healthy, clean, green life.
A Healthy House
Northern White Cedar boasts some amazing building properties, but its health benefits aren’t anything to forget about. Saunas have long been made out of cedar and for good reason. Not only does the steam help rid the body of toxins but cedar wood essential oils are among the healthiest. The essential oils of cedar have long been known for its soothing and calming effects in addition to reducing inflammation, relieving insomnia and repelling insects.
The properties of cedar are far reaching, just think of all the products made from cedar…Cedar chests have been used for generations to prevent moths from getting to clothing and shoe horns are often made from cedar because of its ability to fight odors.
The other big component to a healthy house is not inviting chemicals into your home. Cedar is naturally impervious to wood-boring insects and requires no harsh chemical treatment like Pine. Cedar doesn’t even require staining but most of our customers choose to stain to keep the color fresh.
Ways to use your “leftovers”
A big part of living a healthier, cleaner life is how you make use of the things around you. We provide plenty of extras in our log packages to make sure you are covered, but this means you have leftover cedar. Here are some new ideas…
• Build a Compost Bin-The great bacteria resisting properties of Cedar make it a perfect compost bin, keeping all that “stuff’ tucked nicely inside a bin that matches your home and keeps you working towards a healthier environment.
• Mulch-Cedar makes great mulch around shrubs and gardens. It is tolerant of acidic environments and looks beautiful.
• Cooking-We have all seen western red cedar planks for grilling foods on. Chefs have recently found that White Cedar has a great taste and aroma. If you love salmon, try soaking your cedar in water up 2 hours, then placing it in the oven to preheat. (This is an important part of the process). Once preheated place your salmon & seasonings on the cedar board and bake!
If you’ve always wanted to live a healthier lifestyle but wasn’t quite sure how, a Mountain Creations Log Home is a great place to start. Call us today for more information. 800.661.5647
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