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A Log Home Story That Earned Its Happy Ending.

A log home rooted in history, love, and craftsmanship, carefully restored and finished to stand the test of time.

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.

Log Rot on Log Homes Can Lead to Costly Repairs
Restoration

Restoration Possible: Log Home Restoration Costs, Mistakes, and Pro Tips

What do ladders, sandpaper, and love have in common? For Joseph Smidt and his family, they were the unlikely trio…

Joseph Smidt DIY Log Restoration Story - After
Restoration

Restoration Possible: Log Home Restoration Costs, Mistakes, and Pro Tips

What do ladders, sandpaper, and love have in common? For Joseph Smidt and his family, they were the unlikely trio…

Joseph Smidt DIY Log Restoration Story - After
Restoration

Restoration Possible: Log Home Restoration Costs, Mistakes, and Pro Tips

What do ladders, sandpaper, and love have in common? For Joseph Smidt and his family, they were the unlikely trio…

Joseph Smidt DIY Log Restoration Story - After
Restoration

Restoration Possible: Log Home Restoration Costs, Mistakes, and Pro Tips

What do ladders, sandpaper, and love have in common? For Joseph Smidt and his family, they were the unlikely trio…

Joseph Smidt DIY Log Restoration Story - After
Choosing a Stain

How The Flex Tint® Stain System Was Born

Sashco Innovation in the Making The Problem Every great story starts by setting a scene, right? Who are we to…

Flextint is made for contractors
Pro Tips

Why Borates are The Unsung Hero of Log Home Protection

Let’s face it, if you own, build, or work on a log home, you’re not just navigating the complexities of…

Cobra Rods for Log Homes
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.

Log Jam Chinking on a Log Home
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…

how to fix chinking and caulking blisters