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The Log Home Restoration Blog

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

Log home chinking – then and now

Log home chinking – then and now Chinking is what makes a primitive log structure into a place anyone would...

May 3, 2012

Log Homes Using Turned or Manufactured Logs

Log Homes Using Turned or Manufactured Logs Every season starts with expectations of what style of log home will come...

April 12, 2012

How to Deal with Animal Pests Tearing into Your Log Home

How to Deal with Animal Pests Tearing into Your Log Home Log home owners tend to be nature lovers. Living...

September 16, 2011

Log cabin maintenance you can do yourself – caulking cracks in your logs

Log cabin maintenance you can do yourself – caulking cracks in your logs Log home maintenance issues sometimes need to...

August 4, 2011

Chinking log homes – An important part of maintenance

Chinking log homes – An important part of maintenance The chinking and caulking in log homes should not be overlooked....

July 26, 2011

Log Home Maintenance – Proper uses for different types of Borates

Log Home Maintenance – Proper uses for different types of Borates Log home maintenance often includes the use of borates...

July 22, 2011

Log home cob blasting: It’s important to pick the right blasting media for the job

Log home cob blasting: It’s important to pick the right blasting media for the job Log home cob blasting is...

July 19, 2011

Log home refinishing: How to choose a stain – oil based vs. next generation latex stains

Log home refinishing: How to choose a stain – oil based vs. next generation latex stains Log home refinishing has...

July 7, 2011

Log Home Maintenance: What to do about logs that continue to seep out sap or pitch

Log Home Maintenance: What to do about logs that continue to seep out sap or pitch Log home maintenance has...

July 2, 2011

Log Cabin Repair – Leaking around windows – what’s the solution?

Log Cabin Repair – Leaking around windows – what’s the solution? We regularly get inquiries about problems people have with...

May 6, 2011

Borate Treatment for Log Home Maintenance

Borate Treatment for Log Home Maintenance Whether you are living in a traditional log cabin or a chalet with a...

April 13, 2011

Log Home Maintenance – Leaky roofs can lead to expensive repairs

Log Home Maintenance – Leaky roofs can lead to expensive repairs Log homes: Important to keep your roof from leaking...

September 9, 2010