;
Soundproofing Tips
Let’s face it, it’s amazing how noisy our homes can be, especially when everybody’s working, schooling and living at home. Even though we have lots of noisy activities, most Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners don’t think about soundproofing interior walls at all. But with the Energy Envelope System, it’s easy to include extra sound protection… Read more »
;
Take a Mill Tour Remotely with Katahdin’s New Videos
With travel restrictions and limits on gatherings due to the pandemic, it seemed like the perfect time to produce some new Katahdin Cedar Log Home videos. So, on a lovely fall day we gathered a film crew and shot some video of the most popular parts of our Oakfield, Me., mill tour. We’re still putting… Read more »
;
Design Trends: Desert Tones
One gorgeous design trend is a shift to desert tones. These soft, subtle and rich tones found in the stones and sand of the desert bring a warmth to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home color palette. From a deep umber to delicate lavender, with sand and peach in-between these hues blend well with the warmth… Read more »
;
Tips for Selecting the Right Shower Door
Shower spaces in Katahdin Cedar Log Homes have become design statements— with a wide array of design options, panels, sliding and swing doors. With so much to choose from we checked in with Coastal Shower Doors to see what aspects of shower doors you’ll need to consider when selecting a design. Determining Available Shower Area… Read more »
;
Green Tip: Unico High Velocity Duct Systems
Many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners are looking for a heating and cooling system that delivers comfort without oversized ductwork. The Unico System’s high velocity air handlers deliver conditioned air quietly through small discreet ducts. The size of the ducting — 2.5 inches — allows for more design flexibility in log homes, especially those using… Read more »
;
Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to Expand Milling with Chester ME Acquisition
Katahdin Forest Products, parent company of Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, has purchased the former Walpole Woodworkers Mill in Chester, Me. The 24,000 sq. ft. facility will supplement current fencing operations in Oakfield, Me. The acquisition was a fortuitous solution to the September 16 fire and total loss of Katahdin’s six-foot mill, primarily used to mill… Read more »
Deep Creek/McHenry, Md. Multiple Log Home Open House
Reserve your spot for this chance to tour two beautiful log homes, plus enjoy a driving tour of other spectacular Katahdin Cedar Log Homes in the area. It’s a chance to appreciate the scale, beauty and craftsmanship right up close! To RSVP, click here and reserve your spot today, these events fill up fast, so… Read more »
Green Tip: Community Solar
Gathering the sun’s energy via solar panel systems continues to be a viable solution for homeowners who want to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and control the cost of powering their homes. One option that is gaining popularity is community solar, which offers Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners access to solar energy remotely. This is… Read more »
;
Power Loft Stair Frees Up Valuable Space
A small Katahdin Cedar Log Home can be just the right size for a weekend getaway or what Mainers call a summer camp. Equipped with a loft, a porch and the basics, these hideaways are great for family togetherness. But if you’re like Katahdin customer Ken Heenan, you may want to convert your loft ladder… Read more »
;
Weather Stations Provide Plenty of Information
Keep track of the weather that really counts— what’s in your back yard! Home weather stations have come a long way in recent years. Adding a weather station to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home is one way to track your immediate environment, but also provides valuable data to weather pros! Tap Your Inner Meteorologist For… Read more »
;
Exploring Sous Vide
Once just the province of fancy restaurants, sous vide cooking has arrived in home chef kitchens in the form of residential scaled appliances including one new entry in wall ovens that includes a sous vide feature. With price points starting at under $200, sous vide can be an exciting way to prepare meals in your… Read more »
;
Imagine a Hammock Bathtub
Add some excitement to your master suite with an elegant Hamaca bath from Splinterworks in Bath, Great Britain. The tub offers a deep soaking appeal with sweeping drama in its curves and surfaces. Sized individually from 2.6 to 3 meters long, Splinterworks tubs are much deeper than a standard bath. Artist and Craftsman Collaboration Founded… Read more »