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Best of IBS—Silvermine Belterra Mortarless Stone
Mortarless stone veneers offer great looks for your Katahdin Cedar Log Home at a fraction of the cost of natural stone. Silvermine Belterra Mortarless Stone offers significant savings in labor, structural support and transport costs when compared to natural stone. Patented Water Protection One feature that caught the eye of the judges at the International… Read more »
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Green Tip: ERVs and Filtration
Updated 8/13/24 Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) are a great solution to meet indoor air requirements in today’s tightly sealed, energy efficient Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. With smoke from wildfires traveling great distances, filtering the fresh air that is exchanged is even more important. Panasonic’s IntelliBalance 200 offers carefully calibrated controls that adjust the airflow inside… Read more »
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Rural Fire Protection Tips
Updated 8/14/24 For many folks hoping to transition to a more rural lifestyle in their Katahdin Cedar Log Home, preparing for a potential fire is a little more challenging in the country. Many small towns rely on volunteer fire departments which can take time to muster and deploy. There are steps that you can take… Read more »
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Location, Location, Location-Where to build?
Updated 8/14/24 It’s always the first hurdle: where to locate your new Katahdin Cedar Log Home. If you’re considering a new location some distance away from your present location, it really pays to do your homework before committing to one specific site. More than anything, the location of the home base in relation to regular… Read more »
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IBS Stars—Vintageview Label Forward Wine Racks
Wine labels are artworks surrounding the winemakers art. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to enjoy the stunning and whimsical labels on your favorite wines while safely and conveniently storing them in the optimal horizontal position? Vintageview’s wine storage systems have taken this approach to heart with their wall-mounted and floating rack systems. How… Read more »
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Green Tip: Power Battery Update—Store Energy to Overcome Grid Uncertainty
Uopdated 7/4/24 Power Battery Update—Store Energy to Overcome Grid Uncertainty Keeping your Katahdin Cedar Log Home powered up is important for family safety and protection. Including a home power battery system can be a useful tool for backup power as well as security when the grid is unavailable. Some of the uncertainties of reliance on… Read more »
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GarageSmart Elevates Storage Options
Updated 7/5/24 Looking for a great way to store your summertime gear? The folks at GarageSmart have designed some nifty lifts to get bulky gear off the ground and out of the way. Using a hoist cable, motorized lift and simplified mounting brackets, the GarageSmart product line has several solutions for bikes, rooftop carriers and… Read more »
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Tips for Energy Efficient Pools
Updated 7/4/24 Swimming pools can be a great family gathering point and an enjoyable addition to your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. With new, energy-efficient pool accessories and good planning, your pool can be fun and affordable. Start with Efficient Pool Equipment Pool filtration and pumps have been notorious for using lots of energy, mostly due… Read more »
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Stars of IBS—S-Lide Sliding Pool Deck Cover
Your backyard pool is such a great space for relaxing and family fun. But it does occupy a lot of backyard real estate! One space maximizing solution is a S-Lide Sliding Pool Deck Cover by Cover Dream. This innovation is a solid, motorized pool cover that is also a functional deck. Just press a button… Read more »
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Distinctive Arches & Ceilings
Updated 6/21/24 Most homeowners love adding a custom feature that makes their Katahdin Cedar Log Home uniquely theirs. Yet, often custom carpentry comes with a custom price tag. One Texas company, Archways & Ceilings, offers a way to add custom curves to anywhere in your log home, with prices that won’t break the bank! Origins… Read more »
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Master Bath Trends—Soaking Tubs and More!
Updated 6/22/24 For Katahdin Cedar Log Home owners, the master bath design is often the product of years of collection ideas and inspiration. That’s why the trends spotted in a recent National Kitchen and Bath Association survey are so intriguing for our readers. Their survey of 600 bath and kitchen specialists found a distinct trend… Read more »
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Green Tip: Hybrid Heat Pump Electric Water Heaters
Updated 6/12/24 If your family is a high demand hot water group, you’ll want to consider several options for keeping showers steamy and your energy use down. Tap into super-efficient hybrid heat pump technology that delivers hot water and pairs well with solar installations. These new hybrid heat pump electric water heaters offer great efficiency… Read more »