Choosing a Stain
Stain Ain’t Paint
Learn why stain ain’t paint. And how stain preserves wood grain, lets logs breathe, and prevents costly log rot repairs. Sample stain before you commit.
Maintenance Tips
Maintenance Tips
Log Home Chinking and Caulking Repair Made Easy
Log home sealant, chinking, and caulking repairs. Spot the difference between adhesive and cohesive tears, repair tips, and when to call in a contractor.
Maintenance Tips
How to Fix Caulk and Chinking Blisters Without Stress or Callbacks
Blisters in Your Caulk or Chinking? Here’s How to Fix It Without Losing Your Cool or Customer! You laid down…
Maintenance Tips
What to Look for in a Log Contractor-11 Tips
Considering a little log home maintenance? Maybe a larger-scale restoration or renovation is in your future. Home improvement TV shows…
Maintenance Tips
Five Signs You Need to Do Log Home Stain Maintenance.
Do you know the five most common signs that you need to do log home stain maintenance? Identifying signs that…
Maintenance Tips
The Ultimate Guide to Stain Maintenance for Log Homes.
Keeping your log home beautiful and protected is a big deal. You’ve invested too much to skimp when it comes…
Maintenance Tips
How to Prevent Rot on Log Railings.
Outdoor hand rails and spindles, especially those not protected by overhangs, require specialized and more frequent care because of their…
Maintenance Tips
How To Repair Sealants on Your Log Home.
So, you did a stellar job of sealing cracks and checks in your log home. Hooray! Now, a couple of…
Maintenance Tips
Borates: The Most Affordable Way to Protect Your Log Home.
Borates are one of the most affordable ways to protect your log home. You’re basically buying low-cost home insurance. That’s…
Maintenance Tips
How to Prevent Mildew and Algae Growth on Your Home.
Mildew vs. Algae: Mildew growth on a log railing spindle…or is it algae? What is that black stuff growing on my…
