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(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 01, 2006 ) Cedar Park, TX -- Baby boomers have influenced every aspect of life in the second part of the twentieth century, and will continue to play a huge role in determining trends in the new millennium. More than forty years ago, baby boomers were responsible for kick-starting the renaissance of the log home. In the late 1960’s, log home resurgence began with the whole hippie era “back to the earth” movement. Small and simple do-it-yourself kits were marketed to urban refugees and people wanting to move “back to the land”. These log home and cabin kits were relatively inexpensive to purchase and uncomplicated in design so that they could be erected by the owner without the high costs of a construction crew. Although technologically superior to the log cabins built by the pioneers, this secondary wave of log structures were ecstatically reminiscent of the log cabins of old, due to their simplicity of design and modest amenities. For many, the “live on the land” and “back to the earth” movement was short lived. Many gave up and returned to the urban centers to find work and live in more conventional housing while the log cabins were relegated to vacation home status.Since log homes continued to hold a place in the hearts of many boomers, a new boom favoring log home buildings has been fueled since the start of the new millennium. According to a recent consumer study, log homes are one of the fastest growing segments of the building industry. Log home sales have more than doubled since 1995, and the Log Homes Council of the National Association of Home Builders states that most of these homes are the owner’s principal residence. Log home plans are no longer the simply designed cabin of the sixties; today’s modern log home may incorporate many different architectural styles and can follow almost any floor plan. The log home of today is typically over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space with two or more bathrooms and may contain every conceivable option and upgrade such as gourmet kitchens, balconies, whirlpool tubs and walls of windows etc.The baby boomers truly have inspired a new boom as they become financially comfortable due to work and inheritance, and were contemplating a return to a more peaceful way of life by the 1990’s. Studies have shown that, of the people who build or buy a log home, the majority are professionals working in high-stress positions, such as stockbrokers, police officers, or business executives. They want out of the stress caused by their everyday grind and are attracted to a home life of serenity and relaxation. They are looking for the warmth and peacefulness of a log home. Mike Patterson of EZ Log Homes (http://www.ezloghomes.ca), a well-known Canadian log home builder and kit manufacturer, explains that, “much of the growing popularity of log construction is due to its natural appeal and a growing awareness of the many inherent benefits this type of housing offers over more conventional homes.” Demand for log homes is up because an increasing number of people are concerned about the environment and view log construction as environmentally friendly and more sustainable than conventional construction. Others simply like the idea of living in a log home—preferring the warm ambiance that solid wood walls create.The demand for log homes is not about to decrease. With the large baby boom generation poised to retire in the next decade, many of them have indicated that they plan to choose a rural setting for their retirement. Many baby boomers are seeking a less hectic environment with quiet, peaceful and natural surroundings. According to industry studies, many of these boomers have longed to own a log home for a number of years. With retirement, many will decide now is the time to fulfill their dream. The log house construction boom will continue to grow, not only because the baby boomers have the desire for log homes, but because they also have the money to build them. EZ Log Homes is an Ontario log home builder and log home kit manufacturer that specializes in low cost Canadian white pine log construction. To learn more about their log home construction or to purchase a log home kit, please visit http://www.ezloghomes.ca or call 613-473-2774. Contact Information:Mike PattersonEZ Log HomesRR #1Eldorado, Ontario K0K 1Y0Canada(613) 473-2774www.ezloghomes.ca mike@ezloghomes.ca Distribution by http://www.first-page-seo.com and http://PRNN.com.
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Kevin Dill
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Source: EmailWire.com
(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 01, 2006 ) Cedar Park, TX -- Baby boomers have influenced every aspect of life in the second part of the twentieth century, and will continue to play a huge role in determining trends in the new millennium. More than forty years ago, baby boomers were responsible for kick-starting the renaissance of the log home. In the late 1960’s, log home resurgence began with the whole hippie era “back to the earth” movement. Small and simple do-it-yourself kits were marketed to urban refugees and people wanting to move “back to the land”. These log home and cabin kits were relatively inexpensive to purchase and uncomplicated in design so that they could be erected by the owner without the high costs of a construction crew. Although technologically superior to the log cabins built by the pioneers, this secondary wave of log structures were ecstatically reminiscent of the log cabins of old, due to their simplicity of design and modest amenities. For many, the “live on the land” and “back to the earth” movement was short lived. Many gave up and returned to the urban centers to find work and live in more conventional housing while the log cabins were relegated to vacation home status.Since log homes continued to hold a place in the hearts of many boomers, a new boom favoring log home buildings has been fueled since the start of the new millennium. According to a recent consumer study, log homes are one of the fastest growing segments of the building industry. Log home sales have more than doubled since 1995, and the Log Homes Council of the National Association of Home Builders states that most of these homes are the owner’s principal residence. Log home plans are no longer the simply designed cabin of the sixties; today’s modern log home may incorporate many different architectural styles and can follow almost any floor plan. The log home of today is typically over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space with two or more bathrooms and may contain every conceivable option and upgrade such as gourmet kitchens, balconies, whirlpool tubs and walls of windows etc.The baby boomers truly have inspired a new boom as they become financially comfortable due to work and inheritance, and were contemplating a return to a more peaceful way of life by the 1990’s. Studies have shown that, of the people who build or buy a log home, the majority are professionals working in high-stress positions, such as stockbrokers, police officers, or business executives. They want out of the stress caused by their everyday grind and are attracted to a home life of serenity and relaxation. They are looking for the warmth and peacefulness of a log home. Mike Patterson of EZ Log Homes (http://www.ezloghomes.ca), a well-known Canadian log home builder and kit manufacturer, explains that, “much of the growing popularity of log construction is due to its natural appeal and a growing awareness of the many inherent benefits this type of housing offers over more conventional homes.” Demand for log homes is up because an increasing number of people are concerned about the environment and view log construction as environmentally friendly and more sustainable than conventional construction. Others simply like the idea of living in a log home—preferring the warm ambiance that solid wood walls create.The demand for log homes is not about to decrease. With the large baby boom generation poised to retire in the next decade, many of them have indicated that they plan to choose a rural setting for their retirement. Many baby boomers are seeking a less hectic environment with quiet, peaceful and natural surroundings. According to industry studies, many of these boomers have longed to own a log home for a number of years. With retirement, many will decide now is the time to fulfill their dream. The log house construction boom will continue to grow, not only because the baby boomers have the desire for log homes, but because they also have the money to build them. EZ Log Homes is an Ontario log home builder and log home kit manufacturer that specializes in low cost Canadian white pine log construction. To learn more about their log home construction or to purchase a log home kit, please visit http://www.ezloghomes.ca or call 613-473-2774. Contact Information:Mike PattersonEZ Log HomesRR #1Eldorado, Ontario K0K 1Y0Canada(613) 473-2774www.ezloghomes.ca mike@ezloghomes.ca Distribution by http://www.first-page-seo.com and http://PRNN.com.
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Kevin Dill
kevin@prnn.com
Source: EmailWire.com
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