With rising housing prices and tiny homes becoming more and more popular… mobile homes are no longer viewed in negative light. Mobile homes have a lot of great properties. They are great starter homes and they make excellent camps. Did you know that there are log mobile home companies? How about that you can take […]
Category Archives: Maintenance
Guides on how to maintain log cabins and log homes.
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Oct
Oct
If you own a log home, you might notice that you have a lot of large flies in it. This problem typically happens more in the fall and winter months. These flies are called cluster flies and if you have them in your log home, you can easily see why they are called that. These […]
Cabin Guides, General Maintenance, Maintenance, Restoration, Stains and Chinking
How to prevent rot in a log home.
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Oct
Oct
Log rot can be an expensive and difficult problem to fix. The longer rot goes untreated, the more damage it can cause. Like most things in life, the best fix is prevention. In this article we will break down what causes rot in a log home and ways to prevent it from happening. Also how […]
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Oct
Oct
Seeing large cracks in your log home might lead you to worry. But how do you know if they are damage or just checks? Here is how to tell the difference between checks and rot in a log home. What are checks? Checking or checks in a log home are cracks that appear as the […]
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Oct
Oct
Older log homes or log homes that have not been taken care of properly may have logs that are beyond repair. The most common problem is rot. Replacing a log is more of a custom job. Each log replacement will be different depending on how the log home was build, age of the cabin, how […]
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Sep
Sep
Energy efficiency is an important factor to consider when buying or building any home. When it comes to log homes, there are many factors that will affect the efficiency. With energy prices climbing every year and many states implementing stricter energy codes, many people reach out to us with questions regarding the efficiency of log […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are thinking about moving your cabin or log home, you are not alone. Many people weigh the option of moving their cabins each year. Many things will affect how successful the move will be and if it is cost affective to move your log home. The simple answer to: Can A Log Home […]
Cabin Guides, General Maintenance, Maintenance, Restoration, Stains and Chinking
Can Log Homes Be Painted?
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Jun
Jun
If you have a log home that needs new life, you may be considering painting it. I’ve seen log homes with a dark red and even some painted white that actually look good. But is this a good idea? Sometimes something that may look good can cause other problems. It can also hurt your resale […]
Cabin Guides, General Maintenance, Maintenance, Restoration, Stains and Chinking
How To Strip A Log Home | All Methods
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Aug
Aug
How To Strip A Log Home | All Methods Stripping your log home refers to when you take a layer off the outside log walls, typically to remove a layer of stain. Stripping methods include blasting with: crushed glass, sand, corn cob grit, walnut shells, or dry ice/baking soda. There are a variety of reasons […]
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Aug
Aug
How To Remove Mold From Log Homes and Cabins. Mold or as some might call it Mildew can be harmful to your log home and to your health. It is also a common problem for log homes that are not sealed properly or that are in humid areas with little sunlight. While mold may sound […]