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When you are planning a project to stain your wood deck or log home , you may wonder which product is best to use. As you are standing in the aisle of your local coatings and wood products store, you will notice there are a lot of options to

Even if you have narrowed down that your wood project will need a stain, there are still additional options. Is an oil-based or water-based stain better for your project? Both oil-based and water-based stains are similar in what they do to the

Regularly applying stain to your log home does more than make the outside look beautiful. Stains also add a layer of protection for the wood , protecting the surface from dust, debris, water, chips and UV rays. Stains are a beautiful way to add

One of the main questions people ask when they are considering owning a log home is whether this will increase their risk for termites. In general, log homes are no more susceptible to termites than other types of homes built with wood with proper maintenance. There are a number of ways you can address and prevent termite infestations, both while building a log home and while living in a wood home long-term.

Unless your home is treated like a museum, your log home probably has some dings and dents. That is just a part of living with wood homes! Over time, sun exposure may cause gray wood, wood floors may experience scratches or dings, and finish on

It may seem like all woods should react the same to woodworking and finishes. However, different types of woods actually react very differently in different situations, and as such, different woods will be better for different projects. Hard vs.