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Many homeowners neglect fire safety when designing and equipping their homes, limiting the effort to a battery operated or hard-wired basic smoke detector. However, every home should also be equipped with up-to-date fire extinguishers, especially those homes located well away from emergency response. And there is a new improvement on the generic smoke/CO2 and CO…

The warmth of the kitchen draws family members and guests to participate and enjoy the home’s conversation and food. And the kitchen island is often the centerpiece of this gathering. Yes, they’ve evolved: from the butcher block on casters with hooks for utensils to the landing-strip-sized giants that can dominate the entire room.  How do…

Consumers looking for the perfect spot for their Katahdin Cedar Log Home may not consider a traditional subdivision as a fitting landscape to situate their home, however, a new trend in residential development may have some taking a second look. Several new developments are including an Urban Agriculture component to a development plan that is…

Every year, it seems that somewhere we experience a disastrous storm. Even a strong wind storm with excess rain and snow, or even a freak ice storm like the one that hit in Maine in 1999 can sometimes put families in a tough position. Building a new log home offers a unique opportunity to design…

Many new log homes are built on undeveloped land, which in many instances requires you to bring in electricity and other utilities to the site. Even if your have a general contractor or builder, a little knowledge about how to connect to the electrical grid is helpful to know in advance, particularly when developing a…

Radiant heat has been used in homes for quite a while, and the reasons are easy to understand. According to GreenBuilder.com, “The water in a hydronic radiant floor system has the capacity to transport energy 3,500 times greater than air, so it can heat (and even cool) using less energy than a forced-air system.” Because…

Winter is the time when many log home manufacturers begin promotions, including Katahdin. We have seen many of these marketing opportunities over the years from some of our competitors. Pricing is usually pretty attractive, until the bargain package arrives and you realize how much is still needed to complete the home. Katahdin is recognized as…

Though we’re still mapping out the Spring 2014 Log Home Show exhibit schedule, we thought an early heads up was in order. Whether you’re just starting out or are ready to build, log home shows offer a unique opportunity to learn about log homes, manufacturers and experience the log home lifestyle up close and personal.…

Many log home enthusiasts have had to forego their desire for wood exterior doors. If your design doesn’t have an overhang, faces south and is exposed to excess UV exposure, or requires a dark stain or paint to fit into the design, a wooden door just wasn’t practical. However, a new type of wooden door…

When researching locations for our seminar we wanted to be central to many of our Mid-Atlantic friends. We found a great location at The Inn at Reading for our Log Home Planning Seminar on Saturday, December 7, and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand! The day-long Log Home…