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Judy & Lee Peacock replied to megan's discussion Cabin Security & Alarm
"If you will have internet access - get a couple of IP cameras that will sent you an email if there…"
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Scott Castle replied to Hank Hill's discussion Q8 oil
"Hank , I'm generically using that name. Q8 sells it as Outlast NBS 30 . scott"
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Hank Hill replied to Hank Hill's discussion Q8 oil
"Who sells the Bee Be Gone mixture?  I've never heard of that product."
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Memory Maker

Memorial Day is time to remember men and women who served their country. But the holiday is more…See More
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If you are in need of Log Home Construction Prints / Engineer stamp or not

Hello, My name is John Baker and I own Innovative Building Concepts.  If you are ever in need of…See More
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Scott Castle replied to Hank Hill's discussion Q8 oil
"Well I just spent the weekend at the mt home. My stain job looks very good BUT .....only after two…"
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Memory Maker

Memorial Day is time to remember men and women who served their country. But the holiday is more about the future than the past. It signals that a brand-new summer lies ahead and, with it, fresh memories.

 

This impulse forward stokes some people’s determination to get going building their log home. Folks with fond memories of cabins in their youth often long for logs later in life. How much later depends, but once you decide to make it happen, sooner’s…

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Posted by Roland Sweet on May 26, 2012 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Win a Dream Cabin Design!

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As I’ve mentioned before, we at Country’s Best Cabins love to connect with readers; every story has some point of interest or inspiration that shows why the cabin lifestyle is something to aspire to. For our October…

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Posted by Whitney Richardson on May 19, 2012 at 10:00am

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Cabin Security & Alarm 3 Replies

We will only be at our cabin on weekends and maybe a full week a couple times a year.  We are installing a security system. I was wondering is it worth it to put some lights or radios on timers as suggested by most security experts? Nowadays burglar are pretty smart.  Most will come up to your door and knock because they know people have light timers. And most burglaries occur during the day. Our cabin is pretty secluded.  So if someone takes the time to drive up our drive.  I am sure they will…Continue

Started by megan in Welcome to the Log Home Forum. Last reply by Judy & Lee Peacock 7 hours ago.

Q8 oil 8 Replies

Has anyone used this (http://chemtch.com/Outlast-Q8-Log-Oil/236/29)?Continue

Started by Hank Hill in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Scott Castle 8 hours ago.

If you are in need of Log Home Construction Prints / Engineer stamp or not

Hello, My name is John Baker and I own Innovative Building Concepts.  If you are ever in need of custom blue prints, please feel free to give me a call.  I have 18 years of experience in log home construction and design, and would love to work with you on your dream home.I have the most reasonable pricing you will ever find.If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call @ 252-822-4850 or e-mail Innovativebc@gmail.com .Thank you for your time.John BakerInnovative Building…Continue

Tags: prints, details, construction, plan, blueprints

Started by john baker in Log Home News Bulletin Board 14 hours ago.

Introduce Yourself! 232 Replies

Welcome to The Log Home Neighborhood! We're glad you stopped by.Feel free to introduce yourself here, or, create a profile and start uploading photos and videos, start blogging, join groups and take advantage of all the best resources the The Log Home Neighborhood has to offer.Oh, and by the way, I'm the Neighborhood Host - so let me know if you have any questions, comments or concerns and I'll be more than happy to accommodate you!Continue

Tags: home, neighborhood, introductions, log, introduce

Started by Neighborhood Host in Welcome to the Log Home Forum. Last reply by Gary Carlson on Monday.

What fire place insert to go with? 3 Replies

What fireplace insert do you recommend that has sealed doors and is in around 80% efficiency that doesn't cost an arm and a log..Thanks Glenn.Continue

Started by Glenn V in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Glenn V on Saturday.

Sanding questions 6 Replies

I recently bought a 40 year old log home and found his site.  It has been very helpful in learning what I need to know, and being a newbie at this I'm sure I will have lots of questions. This home is made from double tongue and groove, D profile milled logs.  I think they are cedar but i'm not certain of this. The surface of the logs are in need of repair.  The exterior was painter brown, but most of that has been removed (I believe by blasting).  In addition I found an empty container of oil…Continue

Started by Brent C. in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Brent C. on Friday.

Should I add insulation to interior log walls?? 5 Replies

I am new to this forum and have a dilemma related to an 800 sq ft log cabin just purchased in rural Missouri. The cabin (approx 40 years old) had already been stripped of all the old 70's paneling on the inside and prepared for remodel. So at present, the interior walls are exposed (which I like!) but still have the furring strips attached which held the former paneling and layer of insulation. I believe the logs are 6 inches, and they are round on the outside and flat on the inside. I am…Continue

Tags: restoration, remodel, heating, energy, efficiency

Started by JOHN in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Mike Du Monde on Friday.

Cabin items/rustic. Any advice on where to sell besides craigslist or ebay?

I bought a log built 8 years ago. Since I had been going to the mountains of Wyoming I decorated my house with many typical cabin items. I am doing a makeover to go from rustic to contemporary...I would think there is a site to list such items...any ideas?Continue

Started by TomT in Just For Fun on Friday.

Compatible caulk with Outlast q8 Log Oil? 2 Replies

We just bought a 10-year old log home that has been vacant for the last two years and is in need of some care. We have the Outlast q8 log oil to apply, but want to prep properly and make sure we have a good lasting caulk to go with it. Of course we are looking for something as strong as possible, long lasting, flexible, waterproof, you get the idea. Does not need to be paintable.I am having trouble finding consistent recommendations on the type of caulk to use. I've read that polyurethane caulk…Continue

Tags: polyurethane, outlast, caulk, oil, log

Started by Black Oak Cabin in All About Stains and Sealants. Last reply by Scott Castle May 23.

Log home owners, what type of stain is on your home? 33 Replies

I would like to know what product is on your home, how long has it been on there for, how often does it need to be restained, how do you feel it is holding up, any problems, the geographical area your home is in, and whether you did it yourself or hired a professional to do it?I would appreciate the feed back as it will only help educate everyone who particapates.Please stay on topic, this isn't about who thinks what is better than anything else, just honest feedback.Thank you for taking the…Continue

Started by LHD Finishing in All About Stains and Sealants. Last reply by henry May 23.

 
 
 

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