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Classic bathrooms have a style that works well within the naturally rustic character of log homes. The good news is that you’ll be able to find plenty of options with graceful lines and features from earlier times, without sacrificing performance. Kohler’s Birthday Bath design offers an elegant freestanding claw foot tub made of durable cast… Read more »

Log Home SeminarSaturday, December 8thProspect Bay Country Club311 Prospect Bay Drive WestGrasonville, MD Join Katahdin’s team of log home experts  for a one-day, comprehensive Log Home Planning Seminar at the Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville, Md., on Saturday, December 8. The seminar includes a tour of a beautiful nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home located on… Read more »

Join Katahdin’s team of log home experts  for a one-day, comprehensive Log Home Planning Seminar at the Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville, Md., on Saturday, December 8. The seminar includes a tour of a beautiful nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home located on the Eastern Shore’s waterfront. Registration for the seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. The… Read more »

Log homes hold so many opportunities for custom cabinetry and built-ins that we thought it would be a good idea to explore what’s involved in contracting with a custom cabinetmaker. Eric Koehler, owner of Koehler Woodworks in Brunswick, Me., has more than 30 years experience as a custom cabinetmaker. He also worked in general construction… Read more »

Many log homes are situated in relatively rural areas, and log home owners find that with more acreage comes a few more responsibilities. Woodlands require monitoring to maintain a healthy forest. We spoke with Thomas Doak, executive director of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine (SWOAM) to get landowners started on the right track.… Read more »

One of the great benefits of the Energy Envelope SystemTM—besides code-compliant energy conservation in a whole log system—is the flexibility it offers to home owners who want to mix and match log and other wall treatments on the inside of their homes. The warm wood of cedar paneling that completes the interior surface of a… Read more »

Often times, the “green” part of appliances that reduce energy or water consumption translates into a smaller capacity. Maytag has released a new line of high capacity front-loading laundry duo, Maxima, that uses 82 percent less water and 84 percent less energy than top loading machines prior to 2004. The Maxima washer can handle big… Read more »

There’s still time to reserve a spot at the Seven Springs Log Home Planning Seminar in Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania, this Saturday, October 20. The mountain resort is celebrating Autumnfest with special room rates and activities for the whole family. Make a weekend of it! Saturday, November 10, in Taunton, Mass., is the date… Read more »

Log Home SeminarSaturday, November 10thHoliday Inn Taunton-Foxboro700 Myles Standish BoulevardTaunton, MA When researching locations we wanted to be central to many of our New England friends. We found a great location at Holiday Inn Taunton-Foxboro for our seminar and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand! The day-long Log… Read more »

Log Home SeminarSaturday, October 20, 2012Seven Springs Mountain Resort777 Waterwheel Dr.Seven Springs, PA We found a great location at The Seven Springs Mountain Resort for our seminar and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand (pictured below)! These off-site seminars were so popular for folks who can’t make the… Read more »