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.
To you, your log walls look like home. But to carpenter ants, termites and powder-post beetles, they resemble something more akin to a Thanksgiving feast.
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 l...
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...
11 quick and simple questions if you're considering a log home restoration.
Four problems to watch out for when buying a used log home.
Take your log home from grunge to glory in 4 steps.
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...
A sharply pitched roof and a prow front allow for a living room with a soaring vaulted ceiling and large glass windows in this ...
Old logs find new life in a Georgia gem.
