Bocchi Fireclay Apron Farmhouse Sinks
Dramatic farmhouse apron sinks are a must-have for new kitchens in Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. So when we saw these new fireclay sinks from Bocchi, we had to learn more. Bocchi made a big splash a year ago with their Classico Rim apron sink that features racks and cutting board accessories. New this year is…
Green Tip: IceStone Surfaces
Looking for a recycled material countertop option that looks great and reduces your carbon footprint? IceStone has a newly redesigned countertop that blends recycled glass and a concrete binder into a durable, stable option for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. What’s New? The company’s new formulation includes a penetrative treatment that eliminates the need for…
Panasonic Cosmos Healthy Home System
Spending several weeks inside during stay-at-home recommendations puts your home indoor air quality (IAQ) into sharp focus. With improved sealing and energy efficient designs, new Katahdin Cedar Log Homes require attention to IAQ options to keep your family healthy and safe. Panasonic’s Cosmos™ healthy home system provides the integrated approach to maintain healthy IAQ in…
Green Tip: GreenFire by Fire Suppression Innovations
What if there was a safer, cleaner and more effective way to put out a fire? One company, North Carolina-based Fire Suppression Innovations, has upended the industry with their new formulation GreenFire®, that takes fire suppression to a whole new level. Nobody likes to talk about fire suppression more than CEO Ben Allen. He spent…
Smart Wall Mount Garage Door Opener
If you’re searching for a quiet and unobtrusive garage door opener, then Genie’s new smart Wall Mount Garage Door opener is a great choice. How Does it Work? The Wall Mount Door Opener mounts on the wall and attaches directly to the door’s spring tube. This design eliminates the rail and power head design, with…
Green Tip: Zero VOC Wood Treatment Oil
If you’re searching for a zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) product to treat and protect hardwood floors in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home, consider Rubio Monocoat Oil for quality wood protection. With more than 50 standard colors (and clear) available to choose from, you’ll be able to get the rich look you desire without unpleasant…
Maine Refuge —Then and Now
It’s not the first time people have looked to remote locations during health emergencies — in fact, Maine was a popular refuge destination during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic in 1918. What can we learn from these migrations that can help us navigate today’s crisis? Maine Wilderness as a Destination In the late 1800s and the…
Weathering the Pandemic
These are challenging times for all of us but, rest assured, everyone at Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is working hard to keep to our commitments. We have been designated an essential business because of the forest product industry’s importance to Maine. We have taken steps to protect our employees with sanitizing station, social distancing at…
Building Away From the Crowds
Having access to a beautiful Katahdin Cedar Log Home retreat in the woods has been a real blessing for those of our customers fortunate to complete their dreams. If you’ve always wanted a sanctuary to get away from the city, now might be a great time to set out on that journey. While each family…
Why Katahdin is the Top Choice for Log Homes
Choosing a log home manufacturer is a big decision. That’s why we’re confident that once you compare Katahdin Cedar Log Homes to any other log home maker, you’ll choose wisely. Here are some of the reasons why we remain the top choice for log home enthusiasts across the U.S. Northern White Cedar Yes, we can’t…
Your Own Private (Kitchen) Island
** Updated 11/10/23** Seems like kitchens everywhere are being designed with islands—both enormous and small. They’re an excellent way to approach the open plan designs that are found in many Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. Kitchen islands help define open space visually by placing a sharp line between the great room and kitchen. Kitchen islands can…
Green Tip: Why Bidets are a Smart Choice
All of a sudden folks are paying attention to toilet paper. While stores struggle to keep bath tissue in stock, now is the perfect time to consider including a bidet or self-cleaning toilet in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. First the Savings You may not realize it, but the average U.S. household of 2.6 people…