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.
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.
With a hint of a warm spring breeze in the air, it’s time to revitalize your log home’s deck. This simple, annual maintenance rou…
Log home manufacturers may use the term “thru bolt." For the log home manufacturers that do use them, you may wonder what it is &…
To you, your log walls look like home. But to carpenter ants, termites and powder-post beetles, they resemble something more akin…
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.
Three easy steps to prepare your log home for harsh winter weather.
Learn more about wood shrinkage and how to handle the resulting settlement instead of trying to avoid it altogether.
An Ohio couple restores a neglected and abandoned log home in the hills of southern Ohio, ending up with the house of their dream…
All homes suffer damage of one kind or another--but when it happens, do you DIY or hire a pro? Some repairs you can do yourself. Others will need an expert.
When you are purchasing a log home, what is fixable and what is alarming? Here are four warning signs to look for during your log…
This loving authentic cabin remodel stands tribute to its late owner’s vision.
A New York barn heads to Texas when a couple decides to build a secluded timber frame house for summertime.
Thinking about adding on to your log home? We ask building expert Jim Cooper to answer all your questions about log home addition…
