Lazy summer days are upon us and it is time to open your summer log home for the season but before you do it may require some maintenance work. The warm weather makes summer a perfect time to concentrate on getting essential maintenance and repair jobs done either by...
We have seen the last of winter and with the arrival of warm weather, it is time for a little spring cleaning. Now is a good time to go out and perform an inspection for maintenance on your log home. In order to help you complete all of your maintenance items, it is...
Each year more wood is destroyed by decay than by all fires, floods and termites combined. The secret log home destroyer and the ultimate master of disguise is fungus! Fungi are responsible for a majority of rotten logs on log homes. In favorable environmental...
If you have a log home, you may have already encountered the problem of pests and insects. Even if you haven’t, keep an eye out for them and regularly check your wooden surfaces for tell tale signs of pest infestation. They are a nuisance and getting rid of them can...
Choosing the Right Log Home Stain Log homes are built for both comfort and style. To keep your log home looking new, you may choose to enhance the color of the wood or bring new life back to older wood, by applying a coat of stain. When choosing log home stains you...
CC BY-SA 3.0Wood is one of those materials that just looks better the older it gets. That said, it still requires adequate care in order to maintain its good looks and keep homes clean, secure, and properly insulated. Old, damaged, dry-rotted wood doesn't do anyone...
Log homes are beautiful to look at, but if not properly maintained, the exterior of log homes can become an eye sore quickly. There are several different reasons that log home maintenance is very important. Maintenance Keeps The Existing Finish Maintainable Log homes...
When you are thinking about different materials that you can use on your home's interior or exterior, chinking remains a popular option for log cabin style homes. This is a material that is commonly used for both its aesthetic and functional benefits because of its...
Carpenter Bees are a common problem for owners of log homes and controlling them is an even bigger challenge. Most people know very little about carpenter bees and are even intimidated by these intruders. This is a guide for log home owners to deal with carpenter bee...
Like any type of home, log cabins require regular maintenance and upkeep. This is essential for a safe and fully functional log home that can last many years. Due to the very nature of log homes (being exposed to the harsh elements), one has to be extra cautious and...
