Maintenance & Repairs

Log homes have stood the tests of time and weather for centuries. They're exceptionally durable, which is why many people choose to live in log homes still. But just because they're exceptionally d...

Finding and Blocking Air Leaks For an Energy Efficient Log Home

Winter arrived quickly this year, and if you're like us, you might still be finishing up some of your log home winterizing chores. From pulling in the garden hose to digging out snow shovels and wi...

Easy Renovations to Improve Your Log Home's Value

Whether you're fixing up to sell now, or you're just preparing for the future, log home renovations can be extremely rewarding. You'd be surprised at how a few, relatively small fixes can boost you...

Maintaining Wood Shingles and Shakes

Wood roof shingles and shakes have long been touted as a classic style for many homes. They’re well known for their energy efficiency, resistance to storms, durability, and of course their natural ...

Repairing Damaged Logs On Your Log Home

Wood decay is a phenomenon that isn't totally uncommon with log homes. If you're a long-time log home owner, you probably already have a yearly ritual of checking your home for soft spots and treat...

5 Steps to Repairing your Log Home

As a log home owner, you probably already know that your home will require just a bit more maintenance than a traditional home. Most professionals recommend log homeowners inspect and perform gener...

4 Steps to Safely Restoring Your Cabin or Log Home

There are countless benefits to restoring a historic cabin or log home, but most people generally do it for two reasons: to save money, or for the sake of sentimentality. Maybe it was your great-gr...

Interior Log Home Checks

1. Watch for mold or mildew damage to log walls in high-moisture areas such as bathrooms and laundry rooms. 2. Vertical posts with settling jacks installed at floor level are often used in log hom...

Checking Your Log Home Roof Systems

1. Inspect flashing in the valleys of the roof, around the chimney and enclosing plumbing vents to ensure a tight seal against water. Use roof tar to seal any edges that have lifted up. 2. Visit yo...

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Is mold/mildew growing on your logs? First determine whether it is on top of the stain or underneath by dabbing it with a swab soaked in chlorine bleach. If it is on top of your finish, it can b...