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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.

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Log Home Maintenance Made Easy
A simple routine can keep your home in tip-top shape through the years.
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Smart Steps for Going Off-Grid
Ready to go all-in on off-grid living? We’ve rounded up clever design ideas to create an efficient home and the latest product of…
Ask the Expert: How Does Chinking and Backing Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Log Home?
Ask the Expert: How Does Chinking and Backing Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Log Home?
The experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc., explain how the sealant products you select can improve and extend the energy efficienc…
Ask the Expert: What Does a Log Home Stain or Sealant Protect Against?
Ask the Expert: What Does a Log Home Stain or Sealant Protect Against?
The experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain the value of staining your log home.
Ask the Expert: How Do I Extend the Life of My Log Home's Stain?
Ask the Expert: How Do I Extend the Life of My Log Home's Stain?
From the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc., here’s how innovative maintenance materials can extend the beauty and durability o…
Ask the Expert: When Is It Time to Re-Stain Your Log Home?
Ask the Expert: When Is It Time to Re-Stain Your Log Home?
The experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. break down the key indicators that your logs need a little R & R (repair and refinish).
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Soil Prep School
Prepare and fortify your soil now to get a head start in the spring.
Ask the Expert: What If I Don't Seal My Log Home?
Ask the Expert: What If I Don't Seal My Log Home?
Wondering what happens if your wood is left unfinished? Here, the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. explain why this is a bad …
Ask the Expert: How Do I Clean a Log Home?
Ask the Expert: How Do I Clean a Log Home?
In this helpful guide, the experts at Perma-Chink Systems, Inc. cover the when, where and how of cleaning your log home.
Ask the Expert: What Do I Do About the Sealant or Chinking When Re-Staining My Home?
Ask the Expert: What Do I Do About the Sealant or Chinking When Re-Staining My Home?
Ask the Expert: What Do I Use on the Interior of My Logs and Timbers?
Ask the Expert: What Do I Use on the Interior of My Logs and Timbers?
Ask the Expert: What Are the Best Products to Stain My Wood Deck?
Ask the Expert: What Are the Best Products to Stain My Wood Deck?
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Thinking About Chinking?
If you’re looking to infuse a bit of traditional country flair into your new log home, adding chinking — those contrasting bands …
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Forever Young: Maintaining Your Home
Log home restoration can right a lot of wrongs, but prudent planning pays off in the long run.
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Keep an Eye Out for These 6 Common Garden Pests
Identifying the problem is the first step in finding a healthy way to reduce — or even eliminate — the damage caused by insects. …
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Prepping Your Water Heater and Plumbing for Winter
The holiday season is for visiting loved ones, eating delicious food and snuggling up by the fire in your log home. Emergency plu…
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The Unexpected Way to Save Money: Your Windows
As you work on winter maintenance for your log or timber home, be sure to include an evaluation of all the windows in your home.
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Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between Caulking and Chinking?
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