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.
A sharply pitched roof and a prow front allow for a living room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and large glass windows in this updated classic log cabin.
Old logs find new life in a Georgia gem.
Fall is a great time to take inventory of how well your logs (along with the rest of your home's shell) are doing following the hot, harsh days of summer. Here are 7 tips to make sure your log home is still protected.
Texas homeowners take to restoring historic buildings on their ranch — including a "dog-trot" log cabin.
Ten of the most common log home maintenance myths debunked.
You can do many log home repairs yourself, but it's best to hire professionals for the big jobs.
These pests can wreak havoc on a wood home, but you can prevent or get rid of carpenter bees once and for all if you take these s…
If you choose to build your log home in bear country, here are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the chances you’ll wake up one morning and find a bear on your deck—or in your kitchen.
How can you live in harmony with bears? Here are 4 easy tips for keeping your log home bear-proof.
From excessive sunshine to persistent carpenter bees, here's how to fight and beat log home natural enemies - the natural way.
Your log home maintenance FAQs answered by Log Home Living's own editor, Roland Sweet.
Sun, wind, water and creatures will all make their attempts to borrow some beauty from your log home, but you have the ability to…
Chinking alone is not enough to seal your home. Learn from the pros with these sealing and finishing tips for log homes.
Save money on your log home landscaping with these tips to making a beautiful yard.
Save thousands by staining the interior logs of your home yourself. Here's everything you need to know for smooth, successful res…
Your home has weathered winter's chill and battering storms. Here's how you prepare your log home spring maintenance.
Your home has weathered winter's chill and battering storms. Now, it’s time to prepare for spring. Here’s how.
Keep your logs in excellent condition by following this log home maintenance checklist.
Learn how you can prepare your log home to avoid the destruction from wildfires.
Trying to choose a log home stain? Follow these quick tips to showcase your style and find the best stain for your log cabin.
Create log home longevity and make your log home last for generations with these maintenance tips that address areas like design, landscape and drainage
Getting the most out of your hot water heater while using the least amount of space and energy possible.
A look at some of the no-fuss wood treatment options available for preserving your home's logs.
Get the lowdown on sealants that will keep your home worry-free and snug.
Identifying problems and easy solutions to repair a damaged wood deck.
