Green Tip: Mini-tank Water Heaters
We’ve addressed growing concerns over water conservation as well as energy efficiency in Green Tip articles. One way to save both water and energy is to install small on-demand water heaters under sinks, especially in the kitchen. Bosch has developed a nifty unit for under-sink on-demand applications called the Tronic 3000T. These units can offer…
Must-have New Features for Refrigerators
This year is turning out to be the year of the refrigerator, and with so many new options, it can be difficult to choose. Organization is the star With door-in-door technology taking the refrigerators world by storm, manufacturers are developing even more ways to organize your perishables. LG has been added new features and their…
Cathedral Ceilings: Heating & Cooling Efficiently
A common objection to the open and airy spaces found in Katahdin Cedar Log Homes is the challenge of heating rooms featuring cathedral ceilings. Many folks experienced the uneven temperatures and high-energy consumption from architecture of the 60s and 70s when cathedral ceilings were popular. Log home designs have come a long way since then…
Katahdin’s Planning a Great Log Home Show Line Up for 2017!
It’s been a very busy fall for road trips and events! While our remaining show in Orlando, Fla., is the last before the holidays, you can count on seeing Katahdin at any of the nine Spring 2017 shows we have lined up. Check out the schedule below and mark your calendar! Katahdin is also working…
Home Zoning Systems Keep Your Log Home Cozy
If your family conducts daily thermostat wars, then programmable home zoning may be the economical answer for your new log home. More than just separate thermostats for areas of your home, these electronic systems feature ways to direct conditioned air away from rooms that are unoccupied or unused to areas where your family is spending…
Five Must-Haves for a Great Wet Bar
The winter sports season offers some wonderful opportunities for entertaining centered around the big game. Whether it’s football, basketball hockey or soccer, having some friends over to enjoy the action is a great way to spend time over a weekend. For many folks including a wet bar as part of their log home design is…
Geothermal Heating & Cooling Update — What You Need to Know
Geothermal is one of the most intriguing renewable energy options available. Once installed, most homeowners enjoy minimal costs for electricity to operate the system, and enjoy the notion that their carbon footprint is reduced considerably. We received an inquiry from a reader who was considering geothermal for her new Katahdin Cedar Log Home and we…
Arborwall Lakeside Home Goes LEED Platinum— New Standard for Log Home Efficiency
We like to think we are on the leading edge of the log home and building industry, a journey we’ve been on for more than 40 years. When the possibility of manufacturing the first LEED Platinum log home arose, we were quite excited. The lessons and innovations we’ve learned can help you design your home…
3 Hot Landscaping Trends to Enhance Your Log Home
Who better to ask about hot landscaping trends than 800 professional landscape architects? That’s exactly what Landscape Architecture Magazine did earlier this year when they polled the members of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Three outdoor space trends were apparent in the results: 1. Sustainability The poll showed that sustainability took a number of…
Small Duct High Velocity Heating & Cooling
Central air conditioning in log homes is a must-have for most homeowners. Adding cooling to your log home can be achieved in a number of ways, using traditional condensers, heat pumps, or even strategically located mini split heat pumps in key rooms. If you’re planning on central air, you may want to consider using small…
Logapalooza + Log Home Shows = Great Ways to Learn
You will not want to miss this fall’s Logapalooza in the four-season resort town of McHenry, Md. Nestled in the hills bordering the Deep Creek Lake resort area, this is a splendid setting for some spectacular Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. In just a few days, join folks coming from Maine Florida and all points in…
Green Tip: Micro Hydrogenerators
If your home site has access to flowing water, it may be a good candidate for a micro hydrogenerator. This miniaturizes the basic technology behind the Hoover Dam and other hydro power source: the water forces a turbine to spin, generating electricity and transmitting the power to your home. Many resources offer the specific technology…