Chart Your 2020 Log Home Course with These Events
A new decade means charting a new course to your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home. This eventful educational journey can often get a jumpstart by attending one of the several log home events offered each year. No matter which event you choose, these shows are a great way to compare and contrast log home manufacturers,…
What’s New in Laundry Rooms?
For busy families, a well-designed laundry room can make a new Katahdin Cedar Log Home fire on all cylinders. The laundry room location is often one of the first decisions homebuyers make when tackling design details. Situating the laundry room adjacent to bedrooms, on the main level or as part of a mudroom can make…
The Modern Pantry—Evolution of a Kitchen Tradition
As kitchens become more integrated with main living areas, many homeowners are opting to include a pantry to help organize clutter and provide storage for a range of kitchen items. When planning your Katahdin Cedar Log Home design you’ll want to consider these factors when designing your new home’s pantry. Butler’s Pantry These walk-in style…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Don’t Forget Fluffy
Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for joining us for Trade Tip Tuesday this week. It’s a really fun one today so let’s get right to it. Keep reading for today’s Trade Tip: Don’t Forget Fluffy! It’s no big secret that pets are a big part of many people’s lives. According to the American Pet Products…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Use A Copy of Your Prelims to Plan your Electrical Layout
Good afternoon everyone, and thanks for joining us for today’s Trade Tip! We hope you all had a fabulous holiday season with friends and family. It was great to have a short break but now we’re full steam ahead with 2020. Let’s jump into today’s Trade Tip: Use A Copy of Your Prelims to Plan…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Consider Waiting to Finalize Kitchen/Bath Design Until Interior Walls Are Up
A Happy Tuesday to you and thanks for stopping by for this week’s Trade Tip! It’s snowing again in Maine today which is perfect as it’s getting really close to the holidays. While we have you, let’s get into this week’s tip: Consider Waiting to Finalize Kitchen/Bath Design Until Interior Walls Are Up. When designing…
Ring in the New Year with Katahdin!
We start off the new year in the Midwest: first in Nashville, Tenn., and Columbus, Ohio. Then it’s off to Kansas City, Mo., continuing on to Atlanta, Ga.. No matter which event you choose, these shows are a great way to compare and contrast log home manufacturers, styles and options under one roof. You’ll learn…
Carve Out Your Home Office Space
Much as we’d like to resist, the home office space has become an important element to the modern home. So how do you carve out a home office that will keep you productive and happy? We take a look at features you should consider for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home’s home office space. Natural light…
Welcoming Entry Ways
Entry ways provide your visitors with a first impression of your home. Whether dramatic or simple, elegant or rustic, the entry into your Katahdin Cedar Log Home needs to reflect your style. And because it’s the transition between outdoors and indoors, it checks some functionality boxes, as well. Get the lighting right If your doorway…
Five Top Benefits of a Three-Season Porch
Updated 1/30/24 One relatively inexpensive upgrade to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home to consider is the three-season porch. Three-season porches add bonus living space without breaking the budget. By closing in part or all of your home’s outdoor deck or terrace, you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors in style! Here are the top five…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Regular Attention Makes Maintenance a Breeze
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another Trade Tip Tuesday! Today we’re going to talk about something that we get asked about a LOT in the log home industry. So, let’s get right into today’s tip: Regular Attention Makes Maintenance a Breeze! One of the most constant questions we hear is “aren’t log homes really…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Plan Your Home to Handle Snow
Happy Trade Tip Tuesday! We’re in the midst of a two-day snowstorm up here in Maine so I guess we need to accept winter is really here. The first big snowfall of the year has done more than give all the kids a snow day though, it’s also inspired this week’s Tip: Plan Your Home…