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Maintenance and Isolation of the Roof of Residential Cabin

Maintaining a residential cabin is not a tough task as many people assume it to be. If you are going to take care of the residential cabin on regular basis, then you can keep it in new condition all the time. As summers are here, it is the best time to have a maintenance check and see the areas that need repairs in the residential cabin. The most important area of the residential cabin that you need to take care of is the roof. As the surface of the roof is constantly exposed, it takes a lot of beating from the weather and you have to make sure that it is protected in a right manner, to increase the life of the wood that you have used for the construction. The woods of the residential cabin can last for years, if you are going to take right care of them. If you have used a treated wood fo… (More)
The Advantage of a Terrace for Your Residential Cabin

Today, outdoor entertainment areas like a patio, gazebo, terrace, or decking have become one of the things that numerous homeowners would like to have due to the innumerable advantages that they offer. An outdoor entertainment area is usually described as an outdoor extension or floor area of a house which can be used as an additional living space. The terrace of your residential log cabin not only helps you spend some time in the midst of nature and experience the warm rays on your skin on a winter’s morning, it also allows you to use it for a number of other purposes. Usually, people don’t realise the importance of a terrace in their residential log cabin. If you also have a nice, spacious terrace in your residential log cabin and you see it just as an additional space in your house, th… (More)
Tips to Prepare Your Residential Cabin for the Summer Season

Summer means green leaves, sunshine and vacations, but summers also mean scorching heat and dry spells. In summers, if you are not planning a vacation to an exotic holiday destination, then you will spend most of your time in your log house watching movies, playing video games and having fun. But, if your residential cabin is not prepared for the summer heat then spending the time in the house can be really uncomfortable ‒ probably dripping in sweat. In such circumstances, preparing your house for the summers is essential. Though logs are known to be natural insulators, residential cabins still need some type of preparation before summer in order to keep your home super cool. Here we look at a few really simple and effective ways to prepare your residential cabin for the summer season. H… (More)
Simple Ways to Decorate A Teenager’s Bedroom in Your Residential Log Cabin

Are you considering decorating one of the bedrooms of your log house for your teenager but, you are confused and clueless about how to proceed further? Certainly, decorating a teenager’s bedroom can be daunting, and the task could be even more difficult if you want to decorate it for your little princess. You need to make sure that she feels comfortable in what is necessarily her sanctuary. A teenager’s bedroom is a very personal haven where her ambitions and dreams take shape. It is where a girl can explore her feelings, express herself and create her own style. Therefore, it is necessary that you plan your teenager's bedroom very wisely. Usually, when it comes to decorating a residential log cabin to create the perfect bedroom for a teenager, people feel they have to limit their creat… (More)
Common Plumbing Problems in the Log Homes and How They Can Be Resolved

Nothing can be more annoying in a place of living than plumbing issues. Though plumbing issues are rare, they can strike anytime and mostly when you least expect them. Irrespective of whether you are in a new home or an old log home, you can still run into some log home plumbing problems. It is always best to resolve the problem as soon as it arises. Fortunately, for the most part you can fix the problems yourself without the costs and hassles of hiring a professional plumber. Here we list some of the most common log home plumbing issues together with tips on how they can be resolved. Clogged toilets: Possibly the most common and probably the most serious plumbing problem a homeowner can run into is a clogged toilet, especially if you only have one toilet in your log home. Clogged toilet… (More)
Know It All About Log Home Staining

It is a well known fact that in order to keep your log home looking great and protected from extreme atmospheric conditions and UV rays, providing a few coats of a great quality exterior stain is important. Stains not only provide a polished and rich look the specially prepared formulas can actually provide a layer of protection for wood to fight extreme exposure to UV light and a number of harmful weather conditions like high winds and rain. Some stains are specially formulated to prevent mildew and repel insects. (More log home products can found here) You will be surprised to know that now you get a huge choice of log home stains. Gone are the days when brown was the only choice you had for wood stains. Manufacturers now provide a huge array of colors, from forest green to ocean blue… (More)
Useful and Effective Tips for Painting A Wooden Log House

Your log house can be one of the most important purchases you make in your lifetime. Thus, if you don’t want it to deteriorate over time, it is essential for homeowners to use quality wall paints, in order to maintain its quality and beauty. However, the decision to painting a wooden log house is not always easy and neither is making the choice of paints or deciding whether to do it yourself or hire the services of a professional. Here is a list of some really important points and tips when painting a log house. By following these tips you can easily make the job of painting fun and interesting. Which Section of the Log House Needs Colour? For every section of the house, there is a paint that is formulated specifically for that particular surface to last in the conditions where the pai… (More)
Debunking Log House Maintenance Myths (Part 2)

We have already discussed some of the very popular myths about log houses. But there are many more myths about log homes maintenance that are just myths and have no relation with the facts. So, let’s try and find out more about log house maintenance myths. Log house maintenance is a one size fits all task: Usually people think that all log houses are the same and so are their maintenance requirements. But both these things are far from reality. Log house maintenance requirements differ depending on the manufacturing standards, the quality of the logs used and how well you take care of it through the years. Also atmospheric conditions and the products you use to maintain the newness of your log walls ultimately decide how much repair and restoration will be required and how often. This m… (More)
Debunking Log House Maintenance Myths (Part 1)

Log house maintenance has always been a topic of debate. As you have landed on this page, it probably means that you are trying to establish the facts about log houses before you actually buy one. There are lots of things that a person comes across when looking for information about log house maintenance. But most of these are rumours that have been spread by individuals who are in the business of making concrete houses or individuals who have never lived in a log house. Nevertheless, making a decision based on these rumours wouldn’t be a wise decision. As a result, it is crucial that you know what the facts are and what things are unfounded rumours. To help you we will debunk some log house maintenance myths. A log house is tough to maintain: One thing that is sure is that log homes ar… (More)
Which Log House Foundation is The Best One for You?

When building a log home, the foundation is one of the most important features to consider. This is a section of the house that you have to get right first time, because once the walls and roof are erected on the foundation, there is no way you can make changes. Faults in the walls and roof can be changed at any time, but the foundation ‒ this is simply impossible. So, when building a log house it is very important that you know about the various types of foundations and choose one that best suits your needs and requirements and helps you live happily and comfortably in your house for years, centuries and generations to come. Remember that the choice of foundation also depends on the properties of ground level and soil type on the building site, as well as the size and weight of the log… (More)