What’s the Latest on Buckeye Lake, Ohio?
You may recall our story about new Arborwall Solid Cedar Home construction in Ohio’s Buckeye Lake Region. Arborwall and Katahdin dealer Steve Dearlove of The Dearlove Company has been rebuilding his family farm in Thornburg, near Buckeye Lake, using the existing foundation and an updated Arborwall design. Steve has built a well-deserved reputation for his…
Hurricane Impact on Home Construction
As folks begin to recover and rebuild from the terrible devastation from hurricans Harvey, Irma and Maria, the rest of the U.S will feel the impact in the building market. How will this affect customers who build a log home? We spoke with Katahdin president and CEO David Gordon about the near future in building.…
Windows Update Part 1: Andersen A-Series
Windows are an integral part of making your log home beautiful. That’s why Katahdin includes efficient Andersen 400 Series windows and patio doors in our packages. Some of our customers opt to upgrade to Andersen’s A-Series because of the excellent performance and design options. We spoke with Melissa Meyers, Andersen Marketing Manager for Andersen’s Architectural…
Future Proofing Your New Log Home
No doubt about it, your new log home will include some great technology. With all that’s out there plus innovations we haven’t even considered, future proofing your new log home is an important part of planning and design. Solar Ready for the Future Even if you hadn’t considered solar panels for your new home, chances…
New Tile Trends Add Style
With a variety of colors, shapes, finishes and treatments, tiles are the go-to accent for kitchens, baths and other areas in Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. We thought we’d share some of the latest trends. Picket Tile Picket tile from Fireclay Tile is a great variation on the popular subway tile shape. It’s a rectangle that…
Green Tip: Whole House Filtration
Many homeowners with concerns about indoor air quality are investing in air filtration systems, either as stand-alone units in rooms or connected to duct work for heating and air conditioning. Filtration technology now has advanced beyond simple HEPA filters. Trane’s new whole house filtration system, CleanEffects™ removes an amazing 99.98% of airborne allergens, including bacteria…
Join us in Denver on September 29-October 1
Katahdin’s team of dealers and representatives are excited to return to the dynamic Denver market—it’s always great to meet folks who love log homes! Attending a log home show is often a first stop on your log home journey. A visit to our beautiful Katahdin booth gives you a chance to learn more about what…
Make Your Plans Now for Fall Log Home Shows!
Katahdin’s team of dealers and representatives are excited to hit the road this fall—it’s always great to meet folks who love log homes! Attending a log home show is often a first stop on your log home journey. A visit to our beautiful Katahdin booth gives you a chance to learn more about what makes…
Nature Inspired Design Ideas That Save Money Too!
Looking for ways to save money in your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home? One of the many things we talk about in our log home seminars are ways to design your home to take advantage of nature’s gifts—saving money without a big investment. Take a Southerly View Making note of your home’s position relative to…
Great Solutions for Walkout Basement Floors
One feature of many Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is a walkout basement. These spaces add great living space for minimal extra costs. Because of the potential for dampness, walkout basements have specific needs for flooring: easy cleanup, water resistance, and good looks. Below, we’ve pulled together two great solutions for walkout basement floors. Luxury Vinyl…
Katahdin Taps International Markets
It’s a little-known part of their business, but Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has a thriving international market for their manufactured log home kits. Typically for orders in the U.S., the log home packages are transported via flatbed trucks. Those size constraints are a natural transition to loading the carefully sorted and shrink-wrapped logs into shipping…
Green Tip: Water Saving Toilets
Toilets are among the biggest consumers of water in any household – as much as 31% of your total water use. As water supplies become more stressed, it makes perfect sense to select water saving toilets for your new home. New toilets offer better technology and self-cleaning features that improve on standard toilets in many…