"Thanks Don for sharing. Will have to try this!
Kelly/I-Wood-Care"
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Kelly's Discussions
Cleaning Decks
5 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Whalen May 1.
Green Insect Repellent
3 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by CharisB Apr 29, 2010.
Inexpensive Ideas For Homemade Fabric Softner.
Started Feb 25, 2010
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don sigler replied to Kelly's discussion CARPENTER BEES"Hi Kelly. the pharamone recipe goes like this according to a beekeeper I spoke with....10 drops lemongrass oil, 5 drops geranium oil, 1 drop lime oil. I'm assuming your using a carpenter bee trap that is hung (covered) under your eaves…"
"Hi Don,
I would like the recipe to your carpenter bee's
Kelly/I-Wood-Care"
don sigler replied to Kelly's discussion CARPENTER BEES"Iam working on a pharamone recipe (that i got from a beekeeper) to get them to the trap. will let you all know how many holes are drilled this spring. Regards Don"
Michael Whalen replied to Kelly's discussion Environmentally Friendly Stain"Lovitt's makes a wood preserver product call P-Wood that is a siloxane product that penetrates into the wood and creates a water proof surface, but the wood does hold color for a longer period than untreated wood but it will eventually silver…"
Michael Whalen replied to Kelly's discussion Cleaning Decks"To get a deck restored easily, using a low pressure power washer and getting professional results (100% old finish removal, no felting of wood, and PH balanced wood) you need to try Lovitt's Cleaner & Brightener Kits. Each kit…"
don sigler replied to Kelly's discussion CARPENTER BEES"I have been fighting these carpenter bees for years, this year Iam trying carpenter bee traps, available on ebay and film footage on you tube shows how they work, I have learned a few things, my log home is ten years old and still dripping sap, I…"
"Hi John,
Oxiclean is a great cleaning detergent also. As long as you rinse it throughly and wait 4 to 5 drying days before apply your stain of your choice. This way you are not trapping moisture in with moisture.
Kelly/I-Wood-Care"
Profile Information
- Tell us about yourself:
- I work for a Log Home Maintenace Company I-Wood-Care. We sell products to fix and perserve log homes.
I truly love my job and really love log homes!!!!!!!!!!!
- Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
- I hope some day!
- What timeframe are you looking to start your dream home?
- 24+ months
- Website:
- http://www.iwoodc.com
I-Wood-Care
I Wood Care was founded in 1994. The purpose was to supply manufacturers and their dealers and contractors along with log home owners with products to maintain and preserve their log homes. I Wood Care has become a distributor for several log home products supply and specialty tool manufacturers. Our products are unique to the log home industry.
I-Wood-Care is also information resource for answers to questions pertaining to log homes. Our number on concern is the satisfaction of you the customer.
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Merry Christmas To Everyone on LogHomeU And A Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas To Everyone On LogHomeu And A Happy New Year!
Posted on December 21, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments
Happy Easter!
To All The Log Home Neighborhood!
I wish you and your family a Happy Easter!
Hope everyone had a good time with family & friends! I know I always do!!!
And I hope you didn't eat to much! I think we all do when it comes to food.
Happy Easter To All!
Kelly
I wish you and your family a Happy Easter!
Hope everyone had a good time with family & friends! I know I always do!!!
And I hope you didn't eat to much! I think we all do when it comes to food.
Happy Easter To All!
Kelly
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 5:11pm
Treat Your Logs First To Make Them Last.
Treat Your Logs First To Make Them Last.
You've just spent a long time leafing through planning books, selecting the logs, choosing the perfect lot--waiting for your dream home to be built. Why put all that at risk? Rot, weather, insects, fungi all pose a serious threat to your logs. Protect your investment--treat your logs first to make them last.
Applying A Borate To A Log Home.
Questions and Answer to apply a borate to a log… Continue
You've just spent a long time leafing through planning books, selecting the logs, choosing the perfect lot--waiting for your dream home to be built. Why put all that at risk? Rot, weather, insects, fungi all pose a serious threat to your logs. Protect your investment--treat your logs first to make them last.
Applying A Borate To A Log Home.
Questions and Answer to apply a borate to a log… Continue
Posted on February 3, 2009 at 10:00pm — 3 Comments
Staining Your Log Home
Staining Your Log Home.
Work Horizontally. Plan on applying your stain to one wall at a time, starting at the top and working completely across 3-4 logs high.
When the top 3-4 logs are stained, then move down the wall to the next 3-4 logs. Continue in a similar pattern to the bottom of the wall, working around doors and windows.
Clean any drip marks that may occur on lower logs to avoid overlap marks.
This consistency will help to eliminate the… Continue
Work Horizontally. Plan on applying your stain to one wall at a time, starting at the top and working completely across 3-4 logs high.
When the top 3-4 logs are stained, then move down the wall to the next 3-4 logs. Continue in a similar pattern to the bottom of the wall, working around doors and windows.
Clean any drip marks that may occur on lower logs to avoid overlap marks.
This consistency will help to eliminate the… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments
CONSTRUCTION & LOCATION
The style and location of your home can affect stain longevity and the amount of maintenance required for your logs.
Eaves,porches, proper drainage and the position of your home on the lot all come into play.
Experts recommend a bare minimum of 24" eaves (36" or more is ideal), wrap around porches which are at least 10' deep and a foundatin that provides at least 12" to 18" of space betwwen the first course of logs and the ground.
These elements will help… Continue
Eaves,porches, proper drainage and the position of your home on the lot all come into play.
Experts recommend a bare minimum of 24" eaves (36" or more is ideal), wrap around porches which are at least 10' deep and a foundatin that provides at least 12" to 18" of space betwwen the first course of logs and the ground.
These elements will help… Continue
Posted on January 24, 2009 at 8:26pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 8:37am on January 13, 2012,
David Di Massino said… - Thanks Kelly
I am hoping to connect with as many suppliers and builders as possible.
I am developing a Solar Log Home Community in Central Florida and reaching out.
I need to build 7- Solar Log Homes for a "Green LifeStyle" Community called Darian Estates.
Please pass this on to anyone you know that you think would be interested in collaborating with me.
Thanks
- At 11:23am on December 9, 2011, David Di Massino said…
- Thanks Kelly
Thanks Dolly
Happy to be here
- At 6:09pm on June 11, 2010,
david labaire said… - thanks Kelly, one can never have enough friends
- At 7:05pm on March 4, 2010,
Terry & Shelley S said… - Kelly, Thanks. No we're not in it yet. The weather's been a bit of a challenge. We finally have a roof, fascia, soffits, & gutters. Inside T & G is almost complete, drywall's up & painted, and tiled surfaces are complete. So, we're almost there; hoping to get CO before end of April.
- At 1:58pm on October 21, 2009,
Earl Kindle said…
- At 12:28am on May 29, 2009,
Greg Beck said… - Thanks Kelly, I'm kinda freaky about the address, after the whole craigs list killer thing, just looking out for the little ones, thanks for the reply, looking forward to the sample.
- At 4:56pm on March 16, 2009,
Wes said… - Kelly,
Only if they are neutered. They still romp and wrestle; but don't bite or fight as it would be if they were still intact. When we first brought Henry home Oscar immediately accepted him as if knowing he was his off-spring. He took care of him, keeping him clean and really teaching him what he could get away with.
Henry has become the "hunter", Oscar is still gun shy. Henry is about as good as any pointer or setter, flushes grouse, etc. Both dogs are great fishing companions, they always try and catch the fish we release - quite commical.
- At 1:03pm on March 16, 2009, Wes said…
- Jacks are great. Oscar (smooth coat-short-legged black & white) sired Henry (rough-coat, mostly white with brown face and Yoda ears). We got pick of the litter. Two male JR's in the house - what were we thinking. Had to get them neutered, still there is never a dull moment. They really chase the chipmunks and squirrels at our cabin.
- At 8:45pm on March 8, 2009,
Scrapple said… - Want to buy our log home but it has such a small kitchen and the space for the refrigerator is for a small one. The bathroom hasn't ever been updated so we would have to replace the tub and sink. We love the home but the 2 major rooms don't measure up to the rest of the house.
- At 8:26pm on March 5, 2009, Scrapple said…
- Thank you for the welcome; we are going to look at our potential log home again tomorrow night; it's not big but we are pretty anxious about owning it if all goes well.
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