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Egress Windows Max Out Basement Spaces
Basements can provide a lot of living area in a Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Even if the topography of your building envelope doesn’t support a viable walkout basement design, comfortable below grade spaces can be carved out with modern egress windows. What is an Egress Window? An egress is just a fancy name for an… Read more »
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Coffee Stations Feed Your Inner Barista
With all the drama and accessories surrounding our daily cup of coffee, Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners take their love of the bean to new levels by creating coffee stations. The best thing about this trend is that coffee can become a part of just about any room in the house. Love your cappuccino but… Read more »
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Green Tip: Less Water, Better Showers
Low flow shower heads are an easy way to save water in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. New technology has developed excellent power and features, while maintaining desired low water usage. Here are some great choices to equip your bathrooms and save water! Nebia by Moen Quattro Like the name indicates, the Nebia Quattro shower… Read more »
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Two Fall Log Home & Timber Frame Shows to Check Out!
Log home shows are a great opportunity to meet with Kathadin’s experts and compare our custom packages with other companies in the area. We think you’ll find our focus on quality, design and energy efficiency will make Katahdin the right choice for your family’s log home. Two shows are up for this fall: Nov 4-5… Read more »
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Great Home Cinema on a Budget
For fans of streaming, updating your home cinema experience doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether it’s blockbuster movies, action gaming or the latest Netflix series, sound is just as important as the square footage of your television screen. Sonos has a great array of sound bars and speakers to upgrade your viewing experience without… Read more »
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Green Tip: Whole House Ventilation Strategies
Whole house ventilation is an important topic when designing for improved indoor air quality in a well-insulated and tightly sealed Katahdin Cedar Log Home. There are several strategies depending on the climate in which your new log home is constructed. Let’s talk about the options. Exhaust-only Ventilation Exhaust fans can be installed using a variety… Read more »
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Wood Shortages — What You Need to Know
Post-pandemic supply chain issues have become a little better and many construction goods and raw materials seem to have rebounded from scarcity and high prices as the housing market cools down. One area of concern in Maine and other lumber producing regions is the diminishing capacity in the logging industry. As a result, wood-based products… Read more »
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Fall Means Logapalooza Seminars
Ahh Fall! Pumpkin spice, cool sunny days, and Logapaloozas! At Logapalooza seminars, Katahdin’s best log home experts are gathered to provide an in-depth education about all aspects of designing, building, and enjoying a custom cedar log home. We’ll cover the basics of our energy efficient packages, information about the benefits of Northern White Cedar and… Read more »
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Built-in Breakfast Nooks
One way to maximize space in a kitchen and provide a cozy spot for eating is including a breakfast nook in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home design. A breakfast nook isn’t just for breakfast but can also be an enticing place to do homework, catch up on household bills or host the family taco night.… Read more »
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Kitchen Island Lighting Update
Kitchen islands have become a must-have for many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners. The right lighting choices over these centralized kitchen areas can ensure that meal preparation, eating and other island activities are well illuminated. LEDs— A Must-have! For maximum lighting options and superb efficiency select fixtures with LED light components. Gone are the harsh… Read more »
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What’s New in Kitchen Appliances?
Kitchen appliances are always at the forefront of new designs. The innovations can be a bit of a moving target for Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners, but we highlight some of the most interesting trends we spotted. New Color Palettes The reign of all stainless may be waning in newly designed kitchens. Manufacturers are playing… Read more »
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Green Tip: Inflation Reduction Act Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act that was signed into law is meant to address global warming and slow down climate change. That means there are some spectacular benefits for Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners who add green energy and include efficiency measures inside their homes. Let’s review the energy efficient home improvement measures available, which are… Read more »