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Many log cabin owners struggle with drafty windows, but do not understand the full reason behind them. Good insulation can only do so much when your home is a log cabin. The cracks between the logs are the primary reason for the draftiness.
The majority seem to agree that insulated, unheated garages, should be allowed to breathe. If the garage is heated, you will need a vapor barrier,...
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A pole barn, or pole building, is the traditional name for a large agricultural structure with no basement, a high ceiling, and wide-open spaces....
Read More »With the cold weather creeping in, drafty windows can be a big issue. It’s more important than ever to make sure your home is properly sealed off from the harsh weather outdoors. Many log cabin owners struggle with drafty windows, but do not understand the full reason behind them. Good insulation can only do so much when your home is a log cabin. The cracks between the logs are the primary reason for the draftiness. The solution is the combination of the Log Gap Cap and Log Builder Log Home Caulk, or Conceal Textured Caulk for Wood from LogFinish.com. These two products work together to fill any window gaps between your home and window to keep out the cold. Step 1: Tape off the areas to be sealed around the drafty window There’s no reason to get any product where it isn’t needed. So with the tape, you’ll protect the areas that don’t need any product. Use painter’s tape (available at any hardware store) to protect the wood surface.
For this reason, one or more ground rods are required on your property by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes. Ground rods...
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it's not higher than 4 metres at the highest point. any part that's a metre or less from the boundary is no higher than 2.5 metres. the eaves (the...
Read More »Move compost areas. Search out any other places where flies could be breeding. Reduce flies in your area by using outdoor traps that lure flies away from your dwelling. To eliminate flies that have already found their way in, use a vacuum cleaner for sluggish flies, but plug up the tube so they can't crawl out.
Q: When we return after an absence of a month, we have hundreds of flies in our cabin. Any advice? —Jerry Zakosek; via e-mail A: Unless you have an area in your dwelling where the flies are breeding, they probably are coming in from outside during the non-winter months and wintering inside. Even the tightest homes have tiny cracks that flies utilize. They look for a place to spend the winter, and an attic is often the perfect spot. You might notice that on warmer days, the flies seem to come out from nowhere. This is because heat enlivens them and coaxes them out of hiding. It sounds like your flies are probably one of four types: house, bottle, drain or cluster flies. In all these cases, similar control methods are used: exclusion and sanitization. Exclusion keeps the flies out. Flies come in through holes in screens or tiny cracks around the doors, windows, attic vents or eaves. Caulk these areas and replace damaged screens. In the fall, many flies are looking for a place to pass the winter, so get your house set up before they set up house. Sanitization removes the flies’ food supply. Make sure your drains have no food material trapped inside. Relocate and clean your tightly lidded garbage or recycling containers. Frequently remove pet waste in your yard. Move compost areas. Search out any other places where flies could be breeding. Reduce flies in your area by using outdoor traps that lure flies away from your dwelling. To eliminate flies that have already found their way in, use a vacuum cleaner for sluggish flies, but plug up the tube so they can’t crawl out. Indoor traps are available in all price ranges and types, from old-fashioned fly paper to discreet, color-coordinated, UV-lighted wall sconces.
Particle board is cheaper, denser and more uniform than conventional wood and plywood and is substituted for them when cost is more important than...
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While not as common, brick sheds cost an average of $3,200 to $30,000 since they are often customized by a professional mason. Hiring a local mason...
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Converting a garage can boost your property value… But to reap the rewards, you'll need to convert with finesse. In fact, a “well-done” garage...
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The rule of thumb is to plant seeds at a depth equal to two or three times their width. It is better to plant seeds too shallow than too deep. Some...
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