7 Expert Tips for the Perfect Log Home Deck

Log Homes: What You Need To Know Before You Build

Log homes often catch the eyes of farmers and homesteaders—but make sure you know what you’re getting before you build.

Things I did right and things I would change in our log home...

I think one of the things that helped us with designing our log home was asking current log home owners what they were glad they did with their log home and…

Does your dream include a log home?

It’s probably safe to assume that almost every Minnesotan has their idea of the perfect getaway in the northwoods next to a lake.

How to Build a Log Holder

Ferrying firewood to the hearth just got a lot easier with this durable cart

Feline pine?! Can you spot the cat hidden in this pile of logs?

One crafty kitty found a great spot to nap. Can you find him?

What about Mahogany Decking?

While your researching hardwood decking and porches you may hear people talk about "Mahogany" decking but you need to know more before buying.

Do you have what it takes to build your own deck?

If you’re a newbie and planning on building your own deck from the ground up, it isn’t as simple as one may think. From building codes, measurements, materials and more, building a deck can be difficult but it can be done. Do you have what it takes<br>Tools and Materials<br>To build a successful deck, one needs to have all the proper tools and materials that are necessary for building their dream deck. Before you get started and begin buying materials, ensure that…

Buyer's Guide to Decking: Wood

Wood is used on three-quarters or more of the decks built in the United States. It includes a broad range of choices, from pressure-treated softwoods to imported exotics and domestic …

40 DIY Log Ideas Take Rustic Decor To Your Home

A few old branches aren’t worth much to us (unless there’s a fire in need of building), but this post will convince you that they are worth a second glance. You will find some people take a bunch of logs and turns them into a piece of furniture; Also you can find many kinds of […]

How to reduce timber waste: put your logs through a CT scanner

Fall Redwood Deck and Furniture Maintenance Tips

Is your redwood structure ready for harsh winter conditions?

15 DIY Wood Log Ideas for your Garden Decor

Log ideas: If you had to cut down a tree, or you find interesting wood logs during your walk in the forest, you can reuse them as original decoration.

How to manage system logs using the ELK stack tool

Unsecured system logs pose a great security risk to organizations, but an easy way to mitigate the risk is to centrally manage them with the ELK stack tool.

Expert Advice: How to Restore and Repair Log Walls

An expert's insights into four common log home concerns:

Deck Guide: How to Build Safe, Strong Decks

A little like Bugs Bunny’s, Simpson Strong-Tie’s favorite season is “deck season.” This penchant makes sense, because for more than half a century Simpson Strong-Tie has been the leader in structural wood connectors. That history of fashioning solid connections makes us the perfect partner for homeowners and contractors who want to build safe, strong wood decks. But did you know our deck solutions don’t end at…

How to Build a Wood Deck

“How to build a wood deck” is a question that I ask myself more times than you might think. Despite having designed more than I can remember, each one has something that makes it unique…

Why this log is not quite a log: The massive, meticulous art of Kazuo Kadonaga

Look closely and the timber has been sliced into infinitesimally slim, horizontal strips — the thinness of veneer — and glued back together, all part of a show centered on man's intervention into the natural world.