Green Tip: Circadian Lighting
What if a simple lightbulb could help you feel energized during the day and sleep better at night? Make it an energy saving LED bulb and this could transform your health! Circadian lightbulbs are programmable LED bulbs that use science to awaken, energize and calm before bed, reflecting the body’s own circadian internal clock. Circadian… Read more »
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Powder Room Décor
Powder rooms are small spaces that can have a big impact on your guests. And because there’s so much wall finishing flexibility in Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, the sky’s the limit for powder room décor. Start with the Walls Because these spaces are usually pretty cozy, opting to whitewash the cedar tongue and groove paneling… Read more »
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Designing with Glass Blocks
Glass blocks offer both a retro design as well as clean contemporary lines that enhance illumination and maintain privacy in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Most of us are familiar with the standard 8×8-inch blocks, with wavy or molded designs. But there are a multitude of options, styles, and even colors to play with! Benefits… Read more »
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Spotlight: Custom NH Katahdin Cedar Log Home
It was a passion for fly fishing that led Nick and Tracy Mirabile to build their Katahdin Cedar Log Home overlooking the vibrant Perry Stream in northern New Hampshire. Before he met his wife Tracy, Nick purchased a 7.5-acre site in 1987 alongside his childhood friend Jack Cox’s land. Their love of the wooded stream… Read more »
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Log Home Shows—A Great Introduction to Katahdin!
If you’re toying with the idea of building a Katahdin Cedar Log Home, a log home show is a great place to start! At the show, you’ll have a chance to meet with Katahdin representatives and dealers in your area who can answer all your questions. You’ll be able to see our highly efficient Energy… Read more »
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Green Tip: Getting Your Kitchen Range Hood Right
Kitchen range hoods are an essential component of your Katahdin Cedar Log Home’s ventilation system. The ideal time to shop for a range and corresponding hood is before your build begins, because high-powered blowers often require larger diameter ductwork to meet code. Your Hood Has an Important Job Range hoods work to keep odors and… Read more »
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Three Great Reasons to Upgrade Windows & Doors
For a long time, many home performance experts have downplayed the benefits of upgrading the window selection on your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Often the extra money spent was considered a long return on investment (ROI) when compared to other upgrades. However, three factors have changed those ROI formulations to make opting for higher level… Read more »
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Ensure Your Garage Meets Your Needs
Garages used to be a pretty standard size, but today’s garages often house much more than the family minivan. It’s important to get the sizing right to avoid scrapes and scratches and maximize your garage space for all your activities. Measurements to Take Standard garages have hovered around 9 to 10 feet wide and 18… Read more »
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Make Your Log Home Resolutions with New Events!
Start the New Year right with the experience of a log home show or event. These shows and events are a great way to get ideas and learn about Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. We’ll have knowledgeable dealers on-site and ready to answer all your log home questions. You’ll also get an up-close view of our… Read more »
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Level Smart Lock Systems Are Sleek and Powerful
If you’re looking for a smart lock system for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home that is smart, small and well designed, check out the new Level smart lock systems. Level offers several different configurations to update your exterior door security. These normal looking locks and bolts hide the technology inside, eliminating the need for bulky… Read more »
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Washable Rugs for Active Households
Whether your floors are hardwood or luxury vinyl planks, washable area rugs are a great way to add style to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. These colorful flooring solutions also dampen noise and protect floors from scuffs and scrapes. And with open concepts driving log home designs, washable rugs can help to define seating areas,… Read more »
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Avoid Sticker Shock & Get the Log Home You Need
It’s been a challenging year for those who hope to build a new home, but recently some folks may feel like they are being priced out of the market. Between rising interest rates and grinding inflation, it’s been a grim forecast. Whether or not prices continue to rise, there are always ways to reconfigure your… Read more »
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Egress Windows Max Out Basement Spaces
Basements can provide a lot of living area in a Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Even if the topography of your building envelope doesn’t support a viable walkout basement design, comfortable below grade spaces can be carved out with modern egress windows. What is an Egress Window? An egress is just a fancy name for an… Read more »
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Coffee Stations Feed Your Inner Barista
With all the drama and accessories surrounding our daily cup of coffee, Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners take their love of the bean to new levels by creating coffee stations. The best thing about this trend is that coffee can become a part of just about any room in the house. Love your cappuccino but… Read more »