Log Home Restoration
Vintage log homes provide instant character and add a sense of history to any property. But they typically need some work when it comes to restoring and rejuvenating the wood, and oftentimes need to be re-assembled and updated to function as a modern home. Read on for helpful tips to restoring a log home’s original beauty and charm.
Log home restoration can right a lot of wrongs, but prudent planning pays off in the long run.
You can't prevent extreme weather and natural threats, but with strategic design, you can protect your log home from them.
A good stain overhaul starts with having no stain at all. Here’s what you need to know
about stripping your log walls.
This lucky log home enthusiast stumbled upon an old-school cabin on five acres with a pond. All it was missing? A little TLC.
Each of these older log homes got a new lease on life thanks to owners who’d rather improve on the past than start anew.
When it comes to maintaining your log home’s walls, doing it right the first time means that you won’t find yourself doing it all…
Sometimes, you need a change of plans... floor plans that is. Find out all you need to know about expanding a renovating your log…
If your logs are beginning to look faded and worn, it's time for you to re-stain your home. Check out these tips to finding the p…
In the aftermath of a devastating fire, one couple rebuilds their log home and their life.
What log maintenance projects can you tackle yourself and when should you call a pro? Log home stain manufacturers and restoratio…
Logs soak up moisture and can cause rot. Learn about the sealing process and more.
If your log home exterior has degraded wood, we have a few methods to getting the wood to look like new again.
This easy water bottle trick will tell you when it's time to re-stain your entire log home.
Finding that “diamond in the rough” property is all the rage these days. But what does it take to go through a log home renovatio…
4 common questions (and answers) about log home window replacement.
Need help fixing wood floors in your log home? With a little know-how, you can silence faulty floorboards, repair minor damage an…
A log home restoration can be a lot of work, but fear not! From water damage to carpenter bees, here’s how to take care of — and …
Considering a log home renovation? You may want to call in the pros.
Wood is strong and durable, but it isn’t invincible. Because wood is a natural material, it is subject to natural forces. Here's …
Your goal is to protect your log walls from moisture infiltration, air infiltration and heat loss. Here are the key things to look for while inspecting your log walls.
Learn more about wood shrinkage and how to handle the resulting settlement instead of trying to avoid it altogether.
An Ohio couple restores a neglected and abandoned log home in the hills of southern Ohio, ending up with the house of their dream…
All homes suffer damage of one kind or another--but when it happens, do you DIY or hire a pro? Some repairs you can do yourself. Others will need an expert.
When you are purchasing a log home, what is fixable and what is alarming? Here are four warning signs to look for during your log…
This loving authentic cabin remodel stands tribute to its late owner’s vision.
A New York barn heads to Texas when a couple decides to build a secluded timber frame house for summertime.
Thinking about adding on to your log home? We ask building expert Jim Cooper to answer all your questions about log home addition…
A sharply pitched roof and a prow front allow for a living room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and large glass windows in this up…
