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This is the one time I will say to go to the ”Orange Box” store and ask them if they have any ideas. You could go to a local metal smith or weld shop and have round anchors made.

It is still my opinion that this should not be done to a log home. I have debated this with Perma Chink reps many times, but they say that they need to offer it for the do it yourselfer. The problem is that the do it yourselfer will end up… Read More »Archive-7024

I would recommendone light coat of Perma Chink Interior stain, Light Honey color, with a coat of either Gloss or Satin Acrylic clear over it. It will still have the natural color for the most part. You may just want to put a couple of good coats of the clear.… Read More »Archive-7026

You can try sanding them, but water stains if left unattended can be hard to get out sometimes.

The drip is probably there for a long time unfortunately. If the logs were not dried properly before building they can ooze sap for years. Not sure what to say about getting the sap out of the carpet. You might try putting an ice cube on it to get it… Read More »Archive-7030

I would recommend going to your public library and look for books on this subject.

Sounds like you power washed first. Who ever told you ”yacht varnish” was wrong. It is not made for the movement that exists in a log home. It also does not allow thelogs to breathe as they need to when you have a good quaity log home stain. Theonly way… Read More »Archive-7034

On decks, power washing is the way to go. There are deck washes that you can use also that will kill mold spores. Call your local Sherwin Williams.

You should have a local home inspector look at it. A lot of it will have to do with the type of soil in your area.

The new trim will be brighter. You can experiment on a scrap piece first. Try putting a thin coatof darker stain on first trying to match the existing wood.