Maintenance 101
It’s true that log homes do require some regular maintenance, but this task doesn’t have to be a big deal with a little planning and a good schedule. Read on for tips, timelines and checklists for properly maintaining your log home.
A simple routine can keep your home in tip-top shape through the years.
Three sound design strategies that can make log home upkeep oh-so easy.
Use these tips and tricks to keep your indoor air clean and breathe a little easier.
Follow these nine smart steps to make short work of your log home’s upkeep:
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…
A log homeowner shares the lessons she’s learned along the way and what everyone should look for as their own log home matures.
Considering your log home’s stain options? Scott Roesner gives us the inside scoop on water-based acrylics.
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…
Is that really possible? With a little forethought and planning, you can achieve a log home that’s easy to care for and wonderful…
Logs soak up moisture and can cause rot. Learn about the sealing process and more.
This easy water bottle trick will tell you when it's time to re-stain your entire log home.
Learn what to look for during a visual inspection of your log home to see what maintenance needs to be done.
There are some general maintenance tasks you'll have to do seasonally on your log home. Learn how to spot damage, how when it's t…
Attract more feathered friends to your property, without putting your log home at risk.
Here’s the down-and-dirty scoop on cleaning and maintaining a metal roof.
Sometimes, the surface of a log looks OK, but there’s rot lurking within. Once logs have decayed to this extent, the only way to fix them (other than pricey replacement) is to hollow it out and fill the cavity with an epoxy filler. If you’ve found yourself with this predicament, here’s how to tackle it.
Get your log walls in tip top shape and avoid log home rot with these simple fixes.
4 common questions (and answers) about log home window replacement.
While these log home maintenance measures may seem daunting, you can address them through easy seasonal check-ups.
Insiders weigh in on the ways the log home industry has improved construction and maintenance over the past decade.
Need help fixing wood floors in your log home? With a little know-how, you can silence faulty floorboards, repair minor damage an…
An industry pro shares how smart siting and a basic log home maintenance schedule enabled his exterior stain to last for 20 years.
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.
Protecting your log home from wildfires starts with strategic landscaping. Learn what you can do to safeguard your property:
You can do many log home repairs yourself, but it's best to hire professionals for the big jobs.
Chinking alone is not enough to seal your home. Learn from the pros with these sealing and finishing tips for log homes.
