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The Log Home Restoration Blog

Browse below for articles with information and tips on maintaining your log home.

Ice Dams, roof leaks and log buildings– Important to be diligent and inspect your home

Ice Dams, Roof Leaks and Log Buildings Why it’s important to be diligent and inspect your home With the extreme...

March 9, 2019

Log Home Problems with Paint

Among log home problems, one of the saddest problems that we see are logs that have been painted, rather than...

February 1, 2019

Log Home Bugs are Eating My Logs

Every spring we get calls from log home owners saying, “I hear a chewing sound inside my logs” or “There are piles of...

February 1, 2019

Log Home Maintenance Issues with Covering Up Logs with Siding

The more breathable the wall is, the less likely that you will develop problems due to moisture building up in your log walls.

February 1, 2019

What to Consider When Buying a Log Home

We often get calls from people who are looking at purchasing a log home for the first time. A common...

January 3, 2019

Log Cabin Restoration: Before and After

Log Cabin Restoration: Before and After Log cabin restoration is easier to see in pictures, especially when the before and...

August 16, 2016

Insects in Log Homes – What to Do?

Insects in Log Homes – What to Do? “I have insects in my log home. What do I do to...

August 15, 2016

Logs Turning Dark? Your Log Home May Need Repair

Logs Turning Dark? Your Log Home May Need Repair Log home repair issues are sometimes tricky to figure out. Have...

July 26, 2016

Log Cabin Repair – Protecting Log Posts

Log Cabin Repair – Protecting Log Posts Log cabin repair projects often include replacing the posts that support the decks...

May 11, 2016

Log Home Refinishing – Back Brushing Stain

Log Home Refinishing – Back Brushing Stain Log home refinishing is part of the routine maintenance necessary to keep your...

March 14, 2016

Leaking in Log Homes During Driving Rain

Leaking in Log Homes During Driving Rain Sometimes log homes develop leaks which become evident during a driving rain. It...

October 13, 2015

Why Is Log Home Chinking Important

Why Is Log Home Chinking Important Log home chinking is the material used to fill the space between the logs....

May 29, 2015