Log Home Maintenance
No matter what materials it’s made from, every house requires maintenance — log homes simply require a slightly different approach. Consider Log Home Living your all-inclusive guide to everything you need to know about log home maintenance.
Pre-treating your log home's wood with a non-corrosive borate-based solution is an effective way to deter termites, beetles, carpenter ants and fungi.
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…
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…
Is that really possible? With a little forethought and planning, you can achieve a log home that’s easy to care for and wonderful…
The air you breathe can be one of the dirtiest things inside your home. Here’s how (and why) you should keep it clean.
As the seasons change, so do your home's needs. Follow our concise tips to keep your home in pristine shape, no matter the time o…
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.
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…
All hail the mighty fence. Before you buy, consider its purpose and timeless style.
Ready to soak in the sunshine? Spring is a perfect time to get out and enjoy your deck—just make sure it's ready for you.
Attract more feathered friends to your property, without putting your log home at risk.
Working with your property's natural features can make hardscape strategies more appealing and affordable.
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.
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…
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…
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.
When it comes to heating and cooling your log home, the best strategy may be to divide and conquer.
