Seasonal Maintenance
Your log home needs regular maintenance and occasional tune-ups to stay in tip-top shape. Fortunately, you can complete most of the following tasks yourself by following this season-by-season guide of indoor and outdoor maintenance.
The holiday season is for visiting loved ones, eating delicious food and snuggling up by the fire in your log home. Emergency plumbing or water heater disasters are not included in the festivities.
Put a little effort into tree care today, and it will pay off for decades to come.
After a summer of wear-and-tear, it's in your deck's best interest to give it a good cleaning before colder months arrive. Here...
Stay warm and cozy this season by building the perfect fire for your log home fireplace.
Is that really possible? With a little forethought and planning, you can achieve a log home that’s easy to care for and wonderf...
The air you breathe can be one of the dirtiest things inside your home. Here’s how (and why) you should keep it clean.
As the seasons change, so do your home's needs. Follow our concise tips to keep your home in pristine shape, no matter the time...
Logs soak up moisture and can cause rot. Learn about the sealing process and more.
If your log home exterior has degraded wood, we have a few methods to getting the wood to look like new again.
Learn what to look for during a visual inspection of your log home to see what maintenance needs to be done.
Ready to soak in the sunshine? Spring is a perfect time to get out and enjoy your deck—just make sure it's ready for you.
Working with your property's natural features can make hardscape strategies more appealing and affordable.
Sometimes, the surface of a log looks OK, but there’s rot lurking within. Once logs have decayed to this extent, the only way to fix them (other than pricey replacement) is to hollow it out and fill the cavity with an epoxy filler. If you’ve found yourself with this predicament, here’s how to tackle it.
Get your log walls in tip top shape and avoid log home rot with these simple fixes.
While these log home maintenance measures may seem daunting, you can address them through easy seasonal check-ups.
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...
Three easy steps to prepare your log home for harsh winter weather.
Fall is a great time to take inventory of how well your logs (along with the rest of your home's shell) are doing following the hot, harsh days of summer. Here are 7 tips to make sure your log home is still protected.
