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Home Maintenance

Home maintenance will keep your cabin in top shape throughout the different seasons. Learn how to keep your septic running, restore an old cabin, and stain your log home to have it looking like new.

Pros and Cons of Using a Clear Coat On My Exterior Logs
Learn the pros and cons of using only a clear coat to achieve a natural look over time.
How to Prevent Cracks From Growing
4 key things to do to slow down the rate of evaporation and rate of cracking.
Avoiding UV Exposure and Natural Oxidization
Learn about the 4 options for getting rid of the picture frame effect after UV exposure and natural oxidization.
The Difference Between Logs and 2x4s
Three of the (very technical) reasons why logs are special.
Caulking 10
A crash course that help your get your caulking done right.
Tips and Tricks For Power Washing
Power washing tips to ensure you get the best results for your staining job.
How to Fix Torn Down Chinking and Caulking
Learn about the 4 major causes for why your chinking and caulking is tearing down the middle and how you can fix it.
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5 Reasons You Need a Compost Toilet
Compost toilets offer a solution to those who wish to maintain a small carbon footprint. Learn about the benefits to choosing t...
VIDEO: Moving into a Rental Cabin
Kory Harrison from Backwood Wayz shares his new cabin rental and the process it takes to clean it up before moving in with his wife.
Building with Concrete Logs
Concrete logs are a stylish and fire-resistant alternative to traditional wood logs.
The Complete Guide to Log Cabin Wood Finishes
Do's & don'ts for maintaining the wood finishes in your cabin
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Ask the Expert - Maintaining Your Dream Home
We've asked industry experts, Sascho Sealants to help us answer your questions on all things maintenance. Each month in our Cab...
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Your Guide to Painting the Cabin Interior and Exterior
There are limitless options for painting the cabin interior and exterior. We show you our best tips and tricks to getting the h...
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The Best 20 Cabin Renovation + Remodeling Tips
Follow these 20 cabin renovation and remodel tips and you can be enjoying your new-and-improved cabin in no time.
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Firewood Maintenance: 4 Tips on Stacking and Storing
How to stack and store firewood to ensure you have a tinder-dry fuel supply
Forest TLC: How to Manage Private Woods
Help is available for managing your private woods
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How to Prevent Ice Dams
We break down how to prevent ice dams so you and your cabin are safe this winter.
How to Stain Your Cabin Exterior
There are several options for exterior finishes at the cabin - should you paint or stain wood siding?

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