5 Essential Tools for Restoring a Log Home

Posted on Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Restoring a log home is a rewarding project, but it's also one that requires attention to detail and a complete set of tools and supplies. Before you get started, be sure that you have these five essential tools needed for cleaning, stripping, repairing, and finishing your log home restoration. P...
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How to Care for Interior Log Walls

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Properly maintaining your log cabin wall will make your home a beautiful, relaxing place where you want to spend your time. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know how to care for interior log wa...
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Got Mice? It Could Be Your Chinking

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
Any home can develop a mouse problem. It doesn't mean you don't keep a clean house. It does, however, mean that you probably need to reinforce the chinking in your log home. Spotting Signs That Mic...
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Top 7 Ways to Protect Your Log Home from Pests

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Log cabins are celebrated for their natural appearance and the rustic environment they create. Unfortunately, a wide variety of insects also appreciate this type of home, especially if it hasn't be...
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Wooster - The Best Stain Brush on the Market

Posted on | Log Home Stains | Coleman Kelleghan
When you want your deck or your cabin to look as though it's been stained by a professional, just any old brush won't do. Instead, you need the best stain brush that's available. Get to know the Wo...
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How to Repair Scratches and Pet Damage to Hardwood Floors

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Wood floors and pets don't always mix well. If you have wood floors in your home, it's a good idea to know the best ways to get rid of scratches. Keep your floors looking great, no matter how often...
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The History of Chinking

Posted on | Log Home Chinking | Coleman Kelleghan
Log home ownership comes with a variety of issues that more conventional homes do not. One of those is chinking, the insulating substance placed between the logs. Here's a concise history of the ch...
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How to Evaluate a Potential Log Home Purchase

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
While most home buyers know to look for signs of damage when evaluating a potential purchase, the specific signs of a problem in a log home are unknown to many first-time buyers. This is unfortunat...
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What are VOCs, and Why are There VOC Limits in Stains?

Posted on | Log Home Stains | Coleman Kelleghan
When you're buying a stain for your home, the package may indicate the level and type of VOC. There are state and federally-regulated limits on VOCs for your health. What are VOCs and how do you kn...
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How to Remove Wood Stains From Carpet

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
Whether you have a log home or simply have wood walls inside, you may end up with some stains on your carpet when you treat the wood. These stains, if not taken care of properly and immediately, ca...
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How to Build a Log Cabin Playhouse

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
If you have kids, at some point they'll likely ask you to build them a playhouse. Sure, you could do it the easy way, and tell them to build a fort out of whatever they can find outside. Or, you ca...
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Spring Cleaning for Your Log Home's Exterior

Posted on | Log Homes | Coleman Kelleghan
If you have a log home, you know that there is maintenance and cleaning you have to do every year. Luckily, there are several simple steps you can take to repair and upgrade to combat log decay. Ke...
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