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Oldest Log Cabins In America
Old is gold! This adage holds true even for log cabins. Don’t believe me? The oldest log cabin from the 1600s, Nothnagle Cabin, owned by Harry and Doris Rink, was listed on the market with a $2.9 million price tag. History comes with a price. Log cabins in the United...
Common Log Home Questions Answered: Log Cabin Maintenance
Following our earlier post on ‘Log Home Restoration’, part two of the series ‘Common Log Home Questions Answered’ tackles popular questions on maintaining and protecting your log cabin. Log home owners have a lot of queries and doubts about the maintenance and care...
Difference Between Air Dried and Kiln Dried Logs
Irrespective of the wood species you select to build your log home with, it starts with a freshly cut tree that contain high moisture content. Freshly sawn ‘Green’ logs look and feel wet. For wood to be ready to be used, it needs time to dry out so that it is stable...
Features You Should Look For in Your Log Wood
Log home owners are most drawn to the unique and natural characteristics of logs. Log structures are appealing to the eye, touch and also their innate strength. The most important question that comes to people contemplating investing in a log home is the kind of wood...
4 Step Log Home Restoration Process – Restore Your Log Home
Many log homes lose their sheen early due to lack of proper maintenance. But log home owners need not panic. Log home structures can go from looking worn-down and past their prime to beautiful and glorious, with a little restoration effort, involving four steps- Log...
Make Your Log Home Winter Ready
Time to Make Your Log Home Winter Ready Now that fall has officially arrived, with the trees changing color and the crispness in the air, it may be the perfect time to get your log home prepared for the cold weather ahead. You may be sad to say goodbye to the sunny...
