Articles By:

Shelley Martinez

My husband and I both dreamed of owning a log home one day. To us, the log home represented a return to the simple life -- a connection with nature and really just a lifestyle. After 4 years of dreaming, planning, attending log home shows, and cutting pictures out of log home magazines, we finally realized our dream of building a log home in northern Michigan.

The Ultimate Guide to Log Home Staining & Long-Term Care

How often you need to stain your log home will depend on the color of stain you choose and how well you did the log staining prep work mentioned here. Lighter stains will need to be reapplied every 2-3 years. Darker stains can last 4-5 years. Here are more log home maintenance tips and things to watch for.

How To Stay Organized & On Top Of Things When Your Log Cabin Is Your Second Home

Here are some tips for staying organized and saving time when your log cabin is your home away from home.