Trade Tip Tuesday – Square Footage Can Be Deceiving
Good morning and welcome back to Trade Tip Tuesday! As I mentioned last time, this week’s tip is going to be about the design process and how Square Footage Can Be Deceiving. Let’s dive in! Designing a new home is an exciting process but it can also be overwhelming. We have hundreds of home plans…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Read Your Contract Carefully
Welcome back to Trade Tip Tuesdays! We hope you’ve been enjoying this series so far, we certainly have. Let’s get right into this week’s tip: Read Your Contract Carefully. If you’re like me, you have hit many an “accept” button on a phone or app’s Terms of Service without actually reading it. And who could…
Trade Tip Tuesday – Use The Same Floor Plan To Compare
Welcome back to Trade Tip Tuesdays! Let’s dive right into this week’s tip: When comparing log home companies always use the same floor plan. Last week we talked about how there’s a lot of variation with log home companies when it comes to their kits. But the materials list is just ONE of many things…
Get Your Calendars Out! This Fall is Full of Log Home Events!
If you’re eager to get started on the road to designing and building your own Katahdin Cedar Log Home, these events are a way to dive deep into the log home lifestyle. You can count on honest and expert advice on building, as well as meet knowledgeable dealers from your area. Over the years, many…
Green Tip: Variable Speed Pool Pumps
Many Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners dream of having their own swimming pool as part of summer fun. But powering the pool pump can dampen the fun when the electricity bill arrives. For homeowners who hope to save energy, Pentair has developed a line of variable speed pool pumps that can cut the power costs…
Elevate Hardscaping with Belgard Pavers
Hardscaping is a great complement to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home’s outdoor areas. Whether it’s a patio just outside your walk-out basement or a series of terraces for entertaining, pavers provide a durable finish to your home’s landscaping. One company, Belgard has a broad range of pavers and designs to bring your outdoor vision to…
Introducing Trade Tip Tuesdays
Good morning and welcome to our new blog series – Trade Tip Tuesdays! Each week you’ll see a new post from us with an insider tip to help your log home build go more smoothly. We’ll be covering things from all aspects of the build…including comparing companies, obtaining financing, scheduling delivery, and the actual build…
Drawer Microwaves—Should you own one?
Microwave ovens have come a long way since the over-the-stove-combo exhaust fan and microwave. Today’s top-end kitchens feature high-BTU stovetops and a wimpy microwave exhaust fan just doesn’t work. So, where to locate the microwave? A great solution for many custom kitchens is a drawer microwave. Sleek Kitchen Designs Your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home…
Green Tip: Wine Cellars Protect Vintage Investments
If wine is your passion, you know how critical the proper storage environment is to preserve your wine collection. Adding a climate-controlled wine cellar to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home protects your wine investment. One company, Wine Guardian offers the expertise and energy-efficient environmental controls to easily add a wine cellar to your home plans.…
Green Tip: New Eco-Friendly Wood Stoves
In 2020, new EPA emission guidelines for wood stoves will be enacted, but one manufacturer is ahead of the game! Canada-based Regency Fireplace Products is launching their new environmentally friendly wood stove and insert products. The new Regency Cascades series joins The company’s 2020-compliant roster that also includes the Regency Pro-Series line of woodstoves. What’s…
Portable Outdoor Pizza Ovens
If your friends and families love pizza, then adding a portable outdoor pizza oven to your outdoor kitchen can be a crowd pleaser! The pizza ovens from Fontana Forni are made in the pizza motherland of Italy by true craftsmen. We spoke to Kirk Laing, founder of Fontana Forni, for the backstory of his start…
ClipStone Mortarless Stone Veneers Add Style
Updated 2/28/24 Stone veneers add great character to areas inside or outside your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. The new mortarless stone veneers from ClipStone allow you to skip the messy mortar mixing and attach the facing bricks to just about any surface. We spoke with John Bailey, ClipStone’s Director of Sales & Marketing to learn…