Curve Appeal Adds Character!
One dominant feature of log homes is their straight, horizontal log walls. And while we love the look of all that gorgeous wood, adding some curves to the features in your log home can elevate its character and visual appeal. Our customers have found many ways to incorporate a curving line into their stunning Katahdin…
It’s Not Too Early to Plan for Fall Log Home Shows!
Summer means a busy mill and lots of work building Katahdin Cedar Log Homes! But this time of year, we’re also taking a moment to plan for our fall log home show schedule. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to meet you and share answers to all your log home questions. Attending a log home…
A Look Back: Extreme Makeover Lessons Learned
The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television show marked a significant point in the growth and recognition of Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. When the 2005 episode featuring a custom Katahdin Cedar Log Home built to replace the home of a Wells, Me., lobsterman, owner David Gordon wasn’t quite sure how it would turn out. But, Katahdin…
Green Tip: Hiring an Energy Rater
We encourage our customers to consider hiring an energy rater or energy auditor to consult throughout the design, construction and finishing of any new Katahdin Cedar Log Home. At a recent event, one attendee wanted to learn more about the benefits of hiring an energy rater and just how the process might work for a…
Make Your Katahdin Log Home Solar Ready!
Throughout the more than 40 years we’ve been manufacturing log homes, we’ve maintained a commitment to sustainable energy practices. Now we’re embarking on a program to make it easy for our customers to ensure that their homes are Solar Ready! Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has teamed up with Liberty, Me.-based ReVision Energy to offer complementary…
Still Time to Register for the Biggest Log Home Event of the Summer—Logapalooza!
Where else can you tour nine stunning Katahdin Cedar Log Homes? The only place is Logapalooza in Western Maine on Saturday, June 17. Even though it’s just a few days away there are still limited seats available! You’ll start the day at our informative log home seminar at Sunday River Ski Resort’s Grand Jordan Hotel,…
Green Tip: Induction Cooktop Innovations
Induction cooktops are experiencing innovation, which may help to move these high-ticket options more into the mainstream. With their super-precise heating controls, and easily cleaned surfaces, induction cooktops are a great choice for a new log home kitchen. The added benefit— and why we featured it here in our Green Tip— is that induction is…
Clear & Organize Tech Clutter with Docking Drawers
Walk into any home these days, and you’ll be able to spot at least one device— smartphone or tablet— charging or a curling iron taking up valuable bathroom counter space. Docking Drawers offer a safe and easy way to tuck all these electrical devices out of sight with complete charging or powering capabilities. How Do…
Material Evidence: Quartz
Quartz is the newcomer to kitchen and bath design. It’s a dramatic contrast to last month’s natural soapstone options. Quartz countertops are manufactured using natural quartz and other materials like recycled glass mixed with resin. The mixture is then formed into quartz and other shapes using high heat and pressure. Unlike natural countertop substances, quartz…
Revitalizing a Beloved Ohio Lake Resort with Arborwall
Katahdin and Arborwall dealer Steve Dearlove’s his family spent many summers boating and swimming in Buckeye Lake, located near the family farm in central Ohio. But recently the area suffered a blow to residents and tourism alike when the water level was significantly reduced and boating was prohibited. What happened? A Failing Dam Park authorities…
Green Tip: Zera™ Food Recycler
Residential food waste handling has come a long way from the original trash compactor — once skeptically described as an appliance that turns 30 pounds of garbage into 30 pounds of garbage. Today’s home likely separates trash into recyclables and non-recyclables, and returnable or deposit bottles and cans. Many homes recycle their food waste into…
Barn Lights Bring Great Looks to Log Homes
Barn lights are a class of lighting that never goes out of style. With their clean forms and practical design, they’ve been a utilitarian lighting staple for decades in rural areas and factory settings. One company, Barn Light Electric, has revived the porcelain-coated, steel lamps that once dominated lighting beginning in the 1930s. Barn Light…