MOUNTAIN HOME BLOG

How to Protect Your Log Home From Forest Fires

Posted on | log homes |Josh Horner
Losing your home to a wildfire is a devastating prospect. Several U.S. states have experienced forest fires due to dry weather conditions over the past few years, and those who own log homes are more concerned than ever with protecting their homes from the unthinkable. With wildfire season upon us, it's important to understand wildfire mitigation techniques that can hel...
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How to Incorporate Skylights into Your Log Home

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Skylights are an ideal way to bring more natural light into a home. The additional light adds to a home's ambiance, enhances feelings of comfort, reduces energy consumption, and accentuates the architectural features of a home. Modern log home designs are incorporating skylights into their traditionally rustic aesthetic. Ideal Locations for Skylights in a Log Home With ...
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5 Ways to Control Mosquitoes In and Around Your Log Home

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
The change in weather during spring and summer adds humidity and increases water use in the garden and yard features around your log home. These changes increase the likelihood that mosquitoes will appear. Besides the uncomfortable bites that many experience from mosquitoes, there are an increasing number of diseases that might be contracted by contact, such as the West...
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Are Log Homes Insulated?

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Home insulation is critical to energy and cost savings. Many people wonder if log homes are better insulated than framed ones with drywall. Log homes have the potential to be very well-insulated, as the logs themselves offer a degree of insulation. But for best results, you'll want to help Mother Nature along. Here's what you need to know about log home insulation. Why ...
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Should You Pressure Wash Your Log Home?

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Owners of log homes often ask whether it is safe to pressure wash a log home. The short answer is yes — but there are some guidelines you should follow. Proper Technique Pressure washing can be perfectly safe for your log home so long as you use the right technique. Always keep the wand moving, especially at higher psi settings, and use a wide fan setting. Holding the s...
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How to Build a Log Cabin Dog House

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Humans aren't the only ones who deserve to enjoy the comfort and rustic charm of life in a log cabin. With this step-by-step guide, you can create a cute miniature version for your pet pooch. Cut and Notch Your Timbers Cutting and notching your timbers first will make the assembly of your log cabin much easier. The number and size of your timbers will depend on the size...
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5 Tips for Building a Log Cabin from Scratch

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Few homes are as romantic as a log cabin. These classic pioneer dwellings connect us to nature and remind us of a simpler time, free of the stresses and fast pace of modern life. Whether you fancy living in a log cabin or love the idea of regular vacations in one of these rustic dwellings, this guide will help you build a log cabin from scratch. Set Your Foundation A lo...
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How To Prevent Trees From Falling On Your Mountain Home

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Trees are an important aspect of your home's curb appeal, but they can cause problems if you don't properly maintain them. Live, decaying, or dead trees close to your log cabin or mountain home can pose a potential safety hazard. Don't take a risk; find out ways you can prevent trees from falling around or on your home. How to Spot a Dying Tree Trees inevitably die, and...
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Preparing for Spring Log Home Maintenance

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Sure, we may be in the depth of winter now, but Spring will be here in the blink of an eye. With spring just around the corner, the snow will soon clear and it will be time to start your annual spring maintenance routine. The windows will need washing, the garden will need raking and the lawnmower will need to be fired up for the first time in a long time. It’s a busy t...
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Tips to Avoid Winter Damage from Snow, Ice and Water

Posted on | log homes |Josh Horner
Winter is upon us and that means wrapping up warm and protecting yourself from the cold weather outside. Cold weather can wreak havoc not only on your health during winter but on the health of your home too. Ice, snow and water all have the potential to do a lot of damage to your log home—damage from winter weather is the third highest reason for property loss—but by ta...
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The Importance of Overhangs and Gutters in Log Home Construction

Posted on | log homes |Leroy Walker
Your log home is meant to withstand harsh winds, rainy days, and time itself. It was built to last and you maintain it the best you can in order to keep it looking great year after year. Yet despite all of your hard work, the bottom layer of logs is showing signs of rot. Why is that? Unfortunately for you, your log home may not have adequate overhangs or gutters. You ar...
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5 More Myths About Log Homes

Posted on | log homes |Josh Horner
Don’t let these myths, often perpetuated by well-meaning friends and relatives, dissuade you from living in a log home. They might think they have your best interest in mind, but it’s best not to listen to someone who hasn’t actually lived in a log home. Someone who has will confirm that the following five issues are indeed, myths. Click here to read Part 1 1. Log homes...
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