Timber Home Maintenance

Maintaining a log or timber home doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. A few hours twice each year will keep it looking and performing its best.
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Follow these five quick tips to minimize upkeep.
The holiday season is for visiting loved ones, eating delicious food and snuggling up by the fire in your timber home. Emergency …
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Keep your home’s interior fresh and fit with these six hints for cleaner indoor living.
Wormy or ambrosia maple is known for its white and dark wood tones, but it can lose color over time. Here's how to keep your worm…
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Choosing timber-frame appropriate stains and sealants will ensure your home is as strong as it is stunning.
Seasonal maintenance is an important part of owning a timber home. Be ready for autumn's arrival by following these five tips.
Creating an amazing, budget-friendly bath has never been easier. Here are five tips to get you started.
We have a one-year-old timber home that recently went through a snowy winter, followed by a rainy spring, and now the porch timbers have mildew. What is the best way to get rid of it?
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The perfect hue can bring out the best in any space. Add color to your timber home with strategies from the experts.
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Set the right tone for your home at its onset with an inviting entryway.
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With the spring season upon us, you’ll want to tackle a few simple maintenance steps both inside and outside your home to help ke…