Looking For A Storage Unit 1 Reply

Hi guys,I'm living in North York with my wife and family.We're going on a vacation trip next month. We are so excited about the trip. Especially the kids!But right now we're in kind of a dilemma. Our house is a rented one. Now the landlord is asking me to vacate the house. I had already booked the tickets and I can’t cancel the trip too. I'm thinking about renting a self-storage unit so that I can keep my things safe. I already found a…Continue

Started by James F. Geyer in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Jeanne Behen on Thursday.

Flooring advice.. 1 Reply

My grandparents' house is 50 years old. Nothing has been done to them in 30 years or more. Kitchen has fir and the rest of the house has wide board pine. There are gaps in between the woods maybe not but it began to look weird.I'm planning to renovate the entire house floors. The rooms and living room have wooden cupboards so I'd love to have an antique flooring which can…Continue

Started by Emma Nathan in All About Stains and Sealants. Last reply by Jerry Jhonson on Thursday.

Log cabin Roof 1 Reply

Building cabin and using machines logs for rafters with boards on top of them to keep the logs exposed. Iam also using corrugated metal roofing. How do you construct the top part and insulate at the same time? Do you use 2x4s or 2x6s on top of your boards? Do you need to vent? Thanks in advance.Continue

Started by Yve LeRoy in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Judy Juan on Wednesday.

Deer Repellent Article 3 Replies

I came across this article this morning and thought you log home dwellers would appreciate it, seeing as how many of you are surrounded by deer regularly. http://www.hometalk.com/2191165/protecting-your-garden-trees-and-landscape-from-deer?tk=d8zvqs&se=wklyEnjoy!-- Charis w/ SashcoContinue

Tags: log, home, landscaping, plants, repellent

Started by CharisB in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Judy Juan on Wednesday.

Shipping container car park- Is it sensible to plan in terms of setting up cost and durability?

Hey friends, it has been quite a while since I posted something here! But whenever I stuck with indecision I remember this board and the peers here! As I mentioned on one of my prev posts(hope you remember!), our log home is an elegant tiny one with a huge backyard. We already have a garden and a fishing pond. But you know what, it is still spacious! So we are thinking of creating a car porch there, obviously not a concrete one, but want to try something different! So what about one out of…Continue

Tags: containers, storage, shipping, porch, car

Started by Emma Nathan in Repair and Home Projects Help Oct 31.

80's orange glow needs to go..away

Ok, so I'll probably get the evil eye from some but here goes: my walls are log..and they are stained the popular 80's orange. I guess it's stain. We moved to the house a couple years ago and I have never had any dealings with log homes before. So, what can I do to them to make them a bit more neutral in color? Continue

Started by MANDY WALLACE in Repair and Home Projects Help Oct 23.

Where to buy 1 Reply

anyone know where to buy chinking in Canada? Lots of places in states but shipping is brutal!Continue

Started by Yve LeRoy in All About Stains and Sealants. Last reply by Chris Wood Oct 7.

Basic office document scanner...

Hey, I have started an online shop for paper crafts and handmade gifts. It has been six months, and so far going great. I use a multifunctional printer for both printing and scanning. It's scanning part has some issues, sometimes papers stuck in it. As it wasn't bothering me that much, I had a plan of getting another multifunctional printer towards November (I hope to get more orders towards then because it will be vacation and Christmas). Last day,I had urgent paperwork, and I scanned a doc,…Continue

Started by Emma Nathan in Just For Fun Sep 1.