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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 »

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Master Bath Spa Trends

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 toward spa-like… Read more »

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Green Tip: Less Water, Better Showers

Low flow shower heads are an easy way to save water in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. New technology has developed excellent power and features, while maintaining desired low water usage. Here are some great choices to equip your bathrooms and save water! Nebia by Moen Quattro Like the name indicates, the Nebia Quattro shower… Read more »

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Two Fall Log Home & Timber Frame Shows to Check Out!

Log home shows are a great opportunity to meet with Kathadin’s experts and compare our custom packages with other companies in the area. We think you’ll find our focus on quality, design and energy efficiency will make Katahdin the right choice for your family’s log home. Two shows are up for this fall: Nov 4-5… Read more »

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Great Home Cinema on a Budget

For fans of streaming, updating your home cinema experience doesn’t need to break the bank. Whether it’s blockbuster movies, action gaming or the latest Netflix series, sound is just as important as the square footage of your television screen. Sonos has a great array of sound bars and speakers to upgrade your viewing experience without… Read more »

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Green Tip: Whole House Ventilation Strategies

Whole house ventilation is an important topic when designing for improved indoor air quality in a well-insulated and tightly sealed Katahdin Cedar Log Home. There are several strategies depending on the climate in which your new log home is constructed. Let’s talk about the options. Exhaust-only Ventilation Exhaust fans can be installed using a variety… Read more »

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Wood Shortages — What You Need to Know

Post-pandemic supply chain issues have become a little better and many construction goods and raw materials seem to have rebounded from scarcity and high prices as the housing market cools down. One area of concern in Maine and other lumber producing regions is the diminishing capacity in the logging industry. As a result, wood-based products… Read more »

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Fall Means Logapalooza Seminars

Ahh Fall! Pumpkin spice, cool sunny days, and Logapaloozas! At Logapalooza seminars, Katahdin’s best log home experts are gathered to provide an in-depth education about all aspects of designing, building, and enjoying a custom cedar log home. We’ll cover the basics of our energy efficient packages, information about the benefits of Northern White Cedar and… Read more »