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Dormers are a great way to expand space inside and provide for interesting architectural detail on a log home’s exterior.  Dormers also may increase the amount of light and provide added space in loft areas. Dormer BasicsThere are two basic types of dormers found in log homes: shed and “doghouse.” Shed dormers have a shallower… Read more »

We’re excited about our free Log Home Seminar taking place in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina on October 11, 2014. It’s a terrific opportunity for you to meet with experienced dealers in the area, and tour a stunning nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home. The Log Home Seminar will be held at the Alleghany… Read more »

Log homes provide an excellent setting for fun and creative kids’ rooms. With a rustic and playful approach, a child’s room can be a well-designed haven for children as they grow. Storage Essentials — Make sure that the bedroom includes plenty of storage for toys, clothes and hobbies. Making the storage accessible and eye-level to… Read more »

If a big vegetable garden is in your log home plans, it may make sense to make accommodations for canning your harvest. Two areas need to be addressed: the canning process and storage. Most modern kitchens have enough space to accommodate the fixings for canning. A stove with several burners, sinks and counter surfaces to… Read more »

The tiny home trend is one that is taking hold in many areas in the US. There are many motivations for super downsizing one’s home. They include young people looking to live an active, independent lifestyle without being tied down by the expenses of a larger home. Older enthusiasts are hoping to retire comfortably on… Read more »

Pet doors are a common headache for pet owners who are striving for the best energy efficiency in their homes. However, we stumbled on a type of pet door that can pass a blower test and work in a certified passive energy home. Freedom Pet Pass boast a DoubleMag™ Seal Technology that provides enough power… Read more »

Many tiny home owners are looking toward Europe for solutions to equipping and furnishing a tiny home, since most Europeans make do with much less space in their homes than Americans do. The most important tools in furnishing a tiny home are a tape measure, pencils and graph paper. Sketching the layout in the tiny… Read more »

When it comes to providing on-demand hot water, tankless water boilers are a great addition. One manufacturer of tankless units, Navien, has developed their NCB Combi-boiler that has enough power to support hydronic heating and domestic hot water. The NCB Combi-boiler can provide up to 120,000 BTU/H for heating, and 199,000 BTU/H for domestic hot… Read more »

It’s hard to believe how quickly the summer has passed. August is the time when we look toward planning our fall log home show exhibition schedule. Log home shows are a great way to get started: see how we make Katahdin log homes, learn the advantages of Northern White Cedar and meet with experienced Katahdin… Read more »

LogHeads on Great American Country Network is a Fun, Family Design & Build Show When Tommy Mitchell first got the call from Katahdin’s David Gordon to join the team to build and furnish the first log home on a network design and makeover show, he and his wife, Gwen, started on a fast ride to… Read more »

When we developed our computerized manufacturing line we wanted to create something that would go above and beyond anything in the log home industry – a system that would eliminate human error, reduce waste, increase quality, save significant time on the job site and, ultimately, create a ton of added value for our customers.  Today,… Read more »

Your new log home sports a beautiful new fireplace or woodstove—now what about the wood? If you’re serious about your wood supply (and many of us here in Maine are) you may want to invest in a wood splitter to save money and time splitting your own wood. One thing to note is that three… Read more »