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The Log Home Restoration Blog

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

Staining log homes: When to do maintenance staining and when to start over?

Q: Can I simply re-apply the stain that I’ve been using or do I have to start over? A: My...

March 19, 2020

Repairing Rotten Logs – Epoxy is NOT the Answer

Repairing Rotten Logs – Epoxy is NOT the Answer! When repairing rotten logs, epoxy is not the answer. Here’s why...

September 3, 2019

Cantilevered Decks can Cause Issues with Rot

Cantilevered Decks can Cause Issues with Rot While they are a unique accents to a log home they can also...

May 21, 2019

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

How to Check for Rot on a Log Cabin

How to Check for Rot on a Log Cabin Log home owners want to know how to check for rot...

July 1, 2016