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What To Do When Your Log Home Wasn't Backbrushed
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|Josh Horner
When you buy a log home, you want it to last well into the future. If it wasn't back-brushed before you bought it, you might need to back-brush it yourself or hire a professional. Back-brushing refers to the process of applying a stain or sealant to your log home's exterior while ensuring that the material sinks into every crack, gap, or imperfection in the wood. This c...
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4 Things to Check When Buying an Existing Log Home
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|Leroy Walker
Many people dream of buying a log cabin in the mountains or a log home on the prairie. These beautiful houses look great no matter where you build them, but if you're buying an existing log home, you need to examine it carefully before you head to the closing table.
Check for Insect Activity
Although termites are often synonymous with wood destruction, other insects eat...
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What is the Longest Lasting Deck Stain?
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Log Home Stain
|Leroy Walker
If you are getting ready to work on a finish stain, finding out how long the stain will last and how often you will have to reapply the stain is important. You can find this and other pertinent information, such as the ideal way to apply the stain and how long to the stain should last, below.
Estimated Time Frame
Many outside factors affect how long a stain will last, i...
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How to Repair Your Log Home After Termite Damage
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|Leroy Walker
A termite infestation can result in serious issues in your home — especially in log cabins, where your home is their food. Fortunately, although termites can cause some of the worst structural damage, there are ways to prevent that and protect your home from these pests.
What Do Termites Do?
Termites live in colonies, typically in wood or soil. They live by eating wood ...
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How to Protect Your Log Home From Forest Fires
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|Josh Horner
Losing your home to a wildfire is a devastating prospect. Several U.S. states have experienced forest fires due to dry weather conditions over the past few years, and those who own log homes are more concerned than ever with protecting their homes from the unthinkable. With wildfire season upon us, it's important to understand wildfire mitigation techniques that can hel...
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How to Incorporate Skylights into Your Log Home
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|Leroy Walker
Skylights are an ideal way to bring more natural light into a home. The additional light adds to a home's ambiance, enhances feelings of comfort, reduces energy consumption, and accentuates the architectural features of a home. Modern log home designs are incorporating skylights into their traditionally rustic aesthetic.
Ideal Locations for Skylights in a Log Home
With ...
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5 Ways to Control Mosquitoes In and Around Your Log Home
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|Leroy Walker
The change in weather during spring and summer adds humidity and increases water use in the garden and yard features around your log home. These changes increase the likelihood that mosquitoes will appear.
Besides the uncomfortable bites that many experience from mosquitoes, there are an increasing number of diseases that might be contracted by contact, such as the West...
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Are Log Homes Insulated?
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|Leroy Walker
Home insulation is critical to energy and cost savings. Many people wonder if log homes are better insulated than framed ones with drywall. Log homes have the potential to be very well-insulated, as the logs themselves offer a degree of insulation. But for best results, you'll want to help Mother Nature along. Here's what you need to know about log home insulation.
Why ...
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Should You Pressure Wash Your Log Home?
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|Leroy Walker
Owners of log homes often ask whether it is safe to pressure wash a log home. The short answer is yes — but there are some guidelines you should follow.
Proper Technique
Pressure washing can be perfectly safe for your log home so long as you use the right technique. Always keep the wand moving, especially at higher psi settings, and use a wide fan setting. Holding the s...
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How to Spruce Up a Worn-Out Deck
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Log Home Stain
|Josh Horner
There is something intoxicating about new things — from the smell of brand-new cars to the look of just-built decks. Fortunately, recapturing that magic is well within your DIY ability when it comes to your deck.
Check for Damage and Remodel
A deck that looks worn out may be perfectly safe, but it's always best to make sure. Before starting any other projects, check for...
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6 Wood Deck Staining Tips
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Log Home Stain
|Leroy Walker
There is nothing like the beauty of wood. But all those gorgeous wood patterns and coloration can deteriorate over time with exposure to the elements. Protect your investment and construction by following these wood deck staining tips.
Don't Skip the Prep
One of the biggest mistakes newbies make is skipping the prep work. They think it saves time and money when in the e...
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How to Build a Log Cabin Dog House
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|Leroy Walker
Humans aren't the only ones who deserve to enjoy the comfort and rustic charm of life in a log cabin. With this step-by-step guide, you can create a cute miniature version for your pet pooch.
Cut and Notch Your Timbers
Cutting and notching your timbers first will make the assembly of your log cabin much easier. The number and size of your timbers will depend on the size...
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