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 yesterday.

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. yesterday.

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 yesterday.

Cabin Security & Alarm 2 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 Mike Du Monde yesterday.

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 on Wednesday.

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 on Wednesday.

basement garage - diy dumb waiter 7 Replies

The land we plan to build our home on is a sloped lot.  With the way the road comes in to it, the best place for a garage would be under the house.  I've lived in a house like this before and the thought of carrying up groceries and our supplies, visitors' suitcases, etc. is going to be laborsome.  I'm pretty fit now, but it's not going to get any easier! ;)  Does anyone have this type of set-up and what have your solutions been?  Any of you have a dumbwaiter?  Costs?  Any DIY made ones?Continue

Tags: dumbwaiter, garage, basement

Started by Cynthia Gugg in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Cynthia Gugg on Tuesday.

Labor cost to stain 5 Replies

What can I expect to pay for labor to have one coat of stain applied to my log home? Either by 100 sq. ft. or by the gallon.Continue

Started by Larry Meyer in All About Stains and Sealants. Last reply by henry May 19.

Any log home inspectors in florida? 1 Reply

Any log home inspectors in Florida? buying a log home and would like to get it inspected.Continue

Started by Gina in Building and Maintenance Issues. Last reply by Gina May 18.