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How to keep your log home interior in great shape year after year

Posted by Michael Whalen on 2/27/2023 to Log Home Maintenance

How to Refresh Your Cabin Interior

The cabin is the quintessential American place of residence. Abraham Lincoln was born in a humble log cabin at Sinking Springs Farm. Teddy Roosevelt retreated to Maltese Cross Cabin to revive his soul after his mother and his first wife both died on Valentine's Day in 1884. And where did Henry David Thoreau pen Civil Disobedience, one of the most important essays ever contributed to the worldwide democratic tradition? Why, nowhere else but the cabin he built by the shore of Walden Pond, of course.

It's only fitting that you – yet another great American – should own a cabin as well. But maintaining your rustic abode doesn't simply require refreshing its exterior every now and so often. If you want your cabin to look great and last as long as possible, then you've also got to give its interior regular TLC.

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Wood Restoration and Revival before winter sets in

Posted by Michael Whalen on 12/19/2022 to Log Home Maintenance

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Does Mold On Logs Mean You Have Wood Rot?

Posted by Lovitt's Coatings on 2/15/2022 to Log Home Maintenance

One of the most common fears for log homeowners is moldy or rotten wood. Both issues are caused by damp, humid environments, and both mold and wood rot can damage the wood of the home. While mold does not necessarily mean the wood has log rot, it does mean conditions are ripe for log rot, and permanent damage to the wood may not be far off. Learn more about the difference between mold and log rot, and how to prevent both on your log home.

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How Often Do You Need To Treat Log Homes?

Posted by Lovitt's Coatings on 2/1/2022 to Log Home Maintenance

Log cabins and wood homes are some of the most beautiful homes to live in. However, just like with any building, log homes require some maintenance to ensure their longevity. Wood homes need to be cleaned, stained and protected regularly to prolong the quality of the wood and extend the life of the wood home. But how often do you need to treat a log home?

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Common Log Home Problems

Posted by Lovitt's Coatings on 1/15/2022 to Log Home Maintenance

Log homes are some of the most beautiful and majestic homes. They are unlike any other type of home in both comfort and style. However, over the years, log homes have received a reputation as difficult to maintain. In many cases though, this is not true. Just like any home, with proper care and maintenance, log cabins and wood homes can last for many years. That proper care and maintenance is key though; log homes do have unique problems.

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How Long Do Log Homes Last?

Posted by Lovitt's Coatings on 1/1/2022 to Log Home Maintenance

One of the main questions with log homes is their durability. Oftentimes, a downed tree in the forest will quickly rot, growing fungi, mosses, and other plants, and becoming a home for woodland critters. Potential homeowners may think of these downed trees when picturing a log home and wonder how durable a wood home really is.

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How to Preserve Wood Logs

Posted by Lovitt's Coatings on 10/1/2021 to Log Home Maintenance

Though it is a beautiful building material, wood is not invincible and some steps need to be taken to preserve your homes wood logs. Read more in this article about how to increase the lifespan of your wood logs.

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