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.
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 r...
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 ak...
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'...
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 dre...
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.
11 quick and simple questions if you're considering a log home restoration.
When you are purchasing a log home, what is fixable and what is alarming? Here are four warning signs to look for during your l...
This loving authentic cabin remodel stands tribute to its late owner’s vision.
Protecting your log home from wildfires starts with strategic landscaping. Learn what you can do to safeguard your property:
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 additi...
