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Legacies from logs

With an artist’s eye and a craftsman’s precision, James Oglesby restores log homes to build family legacies.

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Meet the specialty carpenter. The art of restoration.

Carpenter James Oglesby shares his story about OCD Construction and restoring log homes

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One log at a time

"We take real trees and real things and turn them into something beautiful." That's the essence of James Oglesby's craft. As a specialty carpenter with a passion for log home restoration, he and his crew at OCD Construction transform wood into timeless treasures. For James, every piece of wood is a chance for creativity, and every project is about building something that stands the test of time. When his team took on a run-down log house, they didn’t just fix it up—they restored it into a generational home where families gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories.

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A person using a DEWALT cordless miter saw outdoors, creating sawdust while cutting wood.

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