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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.

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Forever Young: Maintaining Your Home
Log home restoration can right a lot of wrongs, but prudent planning pays off in the long run.
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Keep an Eye Out for These 6 Common Garden Pests
Identifying the problem is the first step in finding a healthy way to reduce — or even eliminate — the damage caused by insects. …
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Prepping Your Water Heater and Plumbing for Winter
The holiday season is for visiting loved ones, eating delicious food and snuggling up by the fire in your log home. Emergency plu…
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The Unexpected Way to Save Money: Your Windows
As you work on winter maintenance for your log or timber home, be sure to include an evaluation of all the windows in your home.
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Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between Caulking and Chinking?
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T.L.C. Tips for Your Log or Timber Home
Here are the maintenance basics to make sure your home is in tip-top shape for years to come.
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Ask the Expert: What Do I Need to Look for in a Log Home Finish?
Sponsored by Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.
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Trends For Staining With Style
Stains and sealants can transform the look and feel of your home. Get the inside scoop on the hottest color trends — plus, tips f…
Ask the Expert: What Are the Benefits of Using a Specialized, Pigmented Finish on a Log Cabin?
Ask the Expert: What Are the Benefits of Using a Specialized, Pigmented Finish on a Log Cabin?
Sponsored by Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.
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Ask the Expert: How Do I Keep My Deck in Tip-Top Shape?
Sponsored by Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.
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Preparing Your Log Home For Hurricane Season
While warm weather means summer adventures, it also means the start of hurricane season. If you live close to the coastline, it’s…
Ask the Expert: How Do I Protect My Home’s Wood Against Its Most Common Threats?
Ask the Expert: How Do I Protect My Home’s Wood Against Its Most Common Threats?
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Ask the Expert: What is the Best Way to Prep Wood for Staining and Restoration?
Ask the Expert: What is the Best Way to Prep Wood for Staining and Restoration?
Sponsored by Perma-Chink Systems, Inc.
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3 Design Ideas That Make Log Home Upkeep as Easy as Can Be
Three sound design strategies that can make log home upkeep oh-so easy.
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Security Considerations for Off-Grid and Remote Homes
Rural log cabins and off-grid homes face different security challenges than their conventional counterparts. Here’s how to keep y…
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Dealing with Deer and Other Critters
They’re wonderful to watch, but if you’re not careful, they can be tough on your turf.
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The Magnificent 7: Stain Guide
The finish you select for your logs or timbers matters. Use this overview to navigate your options.
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Benefits of Using a High-Quality Finish on a Log Home
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Win a 2021 Issue of the Log Home Buyers Guide
In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a 2021 issue of the Log Home Buyers Guide.
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Win a 2021 October/November Issue of Log & Timber Home Living
In honor of National Log Homes Month, Log Home Living is giving you the chance to win a 2021 October/November Issue of Log and &…
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The Secrets to Growing Strong Trees
Put a little effort into tree care today, and it will pay off for decades to come.
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5 Tips to Generate Cleaner Indoor Air
Use these tips and tricks to keep your indoor air clean and breathe a little easier.
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Simple Steps to Keep Your Log Home in Tip-Top Shape
Follow these nine smart steps to make short work of your log home’s upkeep:
Log Home Deck DIY Cleanser Ideas
DIY Deck Cleansers for Your Log Home
After a summer of wear-and-tear, it's in your deck's best interest to give it a good cleaning before colder months arrive. Here a…
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How to Avoid the Most Common DIY Home Injuries
Thinking of tackling a home improvement project on your own? Be sure to take the appropriate precautions to make sure you don't s…
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Outdoor Design to Protect Your Home in Natural Disasters
You can't prevent extreme weather and natural threats, but with strategic design, you can protect your log home from them.
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Log Home, Starting with Its Design
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Log Home, Starting with Its Design
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How to Choose a Stain for Your Log Home
Plus, a helpful guide to the many popular shades of stain.

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