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.
When shopping for log home stain, most buyers are looking for two things: They want it to go on easily and evenly, and they want it to last. Nature One by Structures Wood Care give buyers both of these attributes and so much more.
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.
Having a problem with wasps buzzing around your yard or deck? With just a little know-how, wasps can be safely and easily elimina…
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…
Don't let raccoons run amok on your property. Use these five tips to keep raccoons out of your garbage–and your home.
A log homeowner shares the lessons she's learned along the way and what everyone should look for as their own log home matures.
Try these non-toxic methods to stop nature’s critters from enjoying your garden before you can. From slugs to deer, here are some…
Log homes can take a beating over time. Here are five threats to any log cabin, and how WOODguard® can help you keep your exterio…
We often take indoor-air quality for granted, but the fact is that the air inside your home can have more concentrated pollutants…
Stay warm and cozy this season by building the perfect fire for your log home fireplace.
Sometimes, you need a change of plans... floor plans that is. Find out all you need to know about expanding a renovating your log…
Pre-treating your log home's wood with a non-corrosive borate-based solution is an effective way to deter termites, beetles, carp…
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…
Focusing on no-maintenance landscaping options helps you enjoy your property more and make the most out of your log home's curb a…
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.
