Retro Kitchen Appliances
Many of us have fond memories of the hulking Philco or Fridigidaire refrigerators or Hotpoint stoves in our parents’ or grandparents’ kitchens. Now a Colorado company, Big Chill has combined the retro exterior design with modern amenities inside to create a thoroughly unique and colorful look for your kitchen. The appliances are available in eight…
Green Tip: Recycled Leather Tiles
If you’re looking for a great rustic flooring or accent option, check out EcoDomo’s Rainforest and Echelon lines of recycled leather tiles and floors. According to the company’s website, EcoDomo’s recycled leather tiles are “made for extreme wear and tear conditions, [and] are nearly twice as dense as cork floor tiles, have abrasion rates comparable…
Two New October Planning Seminars in New York and Mass., + Log Home Shows!
This fall season has kicked off with a bang, with plenty of opportunities to learn more about Katahdin Cedar Log Homes and what makes the log home lifestyle so appealing. Two New Seminars in October You’ll have two opportunities in October to join Katahdin’s team of log home experts for a one-day, comprehensive Log Home…
Log Home Planning Seminar – Hamilton, NY
October 12, 2013Colgate InnOne Payne StreetHamilton, N.Y. When researching locations we wanted to be central to many of our New York friends. We found a great location at Colgate Inn, Hamilton, N.Y. for our seminar and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand! The day-long Log Home Seminar will…
Log Home Planning Seminar – Mansfield, MA
Log Home SeminarSaturday, October 5, 2013Holiday Inn Mansfield31 Hampshire StreetMansfield, MA When researching locations we wanted to be central to many of our New England friends. We found a great location at Holiday Inn Mansfield for our seminar and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand! The day-long Log…
SIP Panels vs. Whole Logs
For homebuilders interested in energy efficiency and fuel savings, some builders are tapping into Structural Insulated Panels or SIPs as a structural option to stick built and increasingly whole log homes. Many “hybrid” log home designs also rely on SIPs for the guts of the building envelope. We thought we’d take a look at SIPs…
Green Tip: Thermal Mass Insulation Through Phase Change Materials
Most log home enthusiasts understand the benefits of thermal mass in storing and release heat within the logs themselves. It’s one of the reasons log homes feel so comfortable. So what if you could enhance that thermal mass element in your log home? Some engineers have come up with a nifty new way to retain…
Five Fall Log Home Shows On the Roster
While for many families August marks “Back to School” sales, for Katahdin it means planning and packing up our road show! We’ve carefully selected the best log home shows for you to explore, learn and enjoy, while having the opportunity to meet with our experienced and knowledgeable local dealers. Bring your ideas, log home scrapbooks,…
Interior Finishing Options – Tips for Maximizing Wood Walls
Log homes are typically finished on the exterior with a stain and protective finish to maximize the beauty of the wood. More often, log home owners are also looking to enhance the wood grain on interior walls with a wide palette of colors in semi-transparent and transparent stains. One new trend for large spaces is…
Green Tip: Homemade cleaning supplies
Many savvy consumers are looking to traditional cleaning methods as a way to save money, cut down on exposure to chemicals and clean up effectively with ordinary household ingredients. One big cheerleader of natural cleaning supplies is Glady Gordon, wife of Katahdin’s CEO David Gordon. She and David keep their log home extra spotless since…
Shade Sails and Pergolas-Style and Protection
Log homes often feature large deck areas that create extra outdoor living areas. Adding a shade sail or a more permanent pergola can keep these areas pleasant when the sun is high in the sky or rain threatens out door activities. Shade SailsShade sails have become a dynamic way for outdoor areas to become more…
Cleaning Up – New Technology for Floors
Let’s face it, cleaning floors is a constant challenge for homeowners. There are some terrific new technologies and products to clean, remove allergens and bacteria, and keep floors in great shape. Central Vacuum SystemsCentral vacuum systems were once a non-starter with log homes, but Katahdin’s unique Energy Envelope System makes installation of the necessary outlets…