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The Log Home Restoration Blog

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

Protect the Logs Around a Chimney

Protect the Logs Around a Chimney Protect the logs around the chimney to keep your log home beautiful. Log home...

July 2, 2014

Log Home Repair – Twin Cities and Northwest Wisconsin

Log Home Repair Examples: Twin Cities and Northwest Wisconsin We thought you might be interested in seeing an in-depth look...

June 25, 2014

Log Homes that Are Painted Instead of Stained

Log Homes that Are Painted Instead of Stained Log homes that are painted instead of stained can cause headaches for...

May 28, 2014

What Can You Do About Mold on Log Homes?

What Can You Do About Mold on Log Homes? What can you do about mold on log homes? Is mold...

May 13, 2014

Log Home Caulking: Why Does It Crack and Fail (Part 2)?

Why Does Log Home Caulk Crack and Fail? In a previous post, I shared my thoughts on the problem of...

May 2, 2014

Inspect Log Home/Cabin: Pre-purchase Inspection

What to Expect with a Pre-Purchase Log Home Inspection It’s that time of year when folks start looking forward to...

April 1, 2014

What Causes Peeling Finishes on Log Homes?

The Causes of Peeling Finishes on Log Homes What causes peeling finishes on log homes? Log home maintenance includes making...

September 18, 2013

Log Home Maintenance – Caulking cracks/checks in logs

Log Home Maintenance: Caulking Cracks and Checks in Logs Log home maintenance tasks are typically done in the summer. Here...

August 8, 2013

Regular Cleaning Part of Log Home Maintenance

Regular log home maintenance can go a long way toward preventing expensive log home repairs. One part of routine maintenance...

July 31, 2013

Log home maintenance – The insight on insects

Insight on Insect Damage to Log Homes Insect damage to log homes isn’t just unsightly. It can be a sign...

June 19, 2013

Problems with Log Homes – Woodpeckers can be a nuisance!

Why Woodpeckers on Log Homes Are More Than a Nuisance (and What Really Causes the Damage) Log homes offer warmth,...

May 1, 2013

Check Log Home Chinking to Keep Unwanted “Guests” Out!

Check Log Home Chinking to Keep Unwanted “Guests” Out! This is the time of year when kids head back to...

September 26, 2012