Your log cabin represents a significant investment. Whether it’s your full time home or just somewhere you spend the summer, it’s important to protect and maintain your log cabin to the best of your ability. One of the best ways to protect and enhance the rustic look of your log cabin is to stain it, … Read more
If you’re a log cabin owner, you’ll know that chinking a log cabin is an important part of maintaining your property and ensuring it lasts for years to come. In short, chinking is the process of filling the gaps between logs in a log cabin, and is usually made from a mixture of cement, sand, … Read more
We’ve searched high and low across the web for an article on how to buy and install an off grid water pump, but we couldn’t find anything comprehensive. So, we decided to write our own based on our experience! If you’re living off the grid in a log cabin or tiny home, or even if … Read more
As a log home owner, log home repair is essential. Not only will log home repair keep your log home in top condition, but it will also help to preserve its value. Log home repair can be simple or complex, depending on the extent of the damage. In today’s post we’re breaking down log home … Read more
If you’re a log cabin owner then you’ll need to know how to insulate a log cabin. Not only will it help to keep the temperature inside more stable, but it will also reduce the amount of energy you need to use (and therefore how much money you’ll spend) heating or cooling your log cabin. … Read more
Keeping your log cabin in tip-top condition is essential to maintaining both its curb appeal and structural integrity. While the interior of your cabin may be the main focus of your cleaning efforts, the exterior is just as important. Depending on the type of log cabin you have, there are a few different methods you … Read more
Planning on re-roofing your log cabin? You’re in the right place! In this post, we’re going to cover log cabin roofing materials. We’ll go over the most popular log cabin roofing materials and provide a brief overview of each one. Traditional Log Cabin Roofing Materials Let’s kick off with the most popular log cabin roofing … Read more
Hello, log homeowners! Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to log home maintenance? Look no further than this log home maintenance checklist, which is packed with useful tips and advice to keep your log home in top condition. From routine tasks like cleaning and sealing to more advanced projects like log replacement or roof … Read more
It’s time to revisit one of our favourite topics here at lake mountain cabin – log cabin flooring! Why do we love log cabin flooring? Log cabin flooring is a versatile and aesthetically-pleasing option for any log home, cabin or other structure. Plus, it’s easy to install and maintain, making it a popular choice for … Read more
Whether you’re sealing or re-sealing, the task of sealing log homes can seem daunting. However, with the right knowledge and tools, sealing your log home can be simple and quick. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of sealing log homes, including tips for choosing the right sealant, preparing your logs for sealing, … Read more
