Avoid Norimaki Logs

When I went to Japan several years ago to re-erect our first log home to Japan I kept hearing people ask why the house logs weren’t ‘Norimaki Logs’. or … How to avoid mold and mildew on your beautiful logs.”


How Milled Stacks Up

There are several ways milled logs can be stacked:•Double Tongue & Groove Round Notch•Butt & Pass Method•Interlocking Corner Method•Post & Beam Method



Chainsaw Tips

How do you know when the chain needs sharpened? The following guidelines can help:•You have to apply pressure on the bar to cut•Your saw kicks out more sawdust than wood chips•You can see light reflections off the leading edges of the cutters



Fall Checklist

Fall is a good time to do a final check of the exterior of your home before you settle in to enjoy a warm dry and comfortable winter …


Creating Your Own Log Railings & Furniture

We get a lot of calls asking what tools can be used to make log railings and furniture. There are several possibilities depending upon how quickly you want to build and how much effort you want to invest. This article focuses on log railings although much of what is discussed can be applied to log beds tables etc.