The Owner Is In The Store: Four Reasons It Makes a Difference
Since our founding in 1973, Katahdin has been a company that emphasizes the personal attention of the owner. One of the things we take great pride in is the notion that the “owner is in the store.” While it may seem like a small thing to some, Katahdin CEO David Gordon’s day-to-day accessibility offers some… Read more »
Wood, Gas and Pellet Stoves: New Alternatives
The instability of heating oil and electricity costs in terms of heating a home have encouraged many log home owners to consider supplemental or alternative heating sources. Wood stoves, gas stoves and pellet stoves have been undergoing innovative design upgrades, offering log home owners many more options with tremendous convenience.Gas StoveFor style, warmth and ease… Read more »
Oriental Carpets an Investment in Style
Oriental carpets are a natural addition to log home décor, with their bold colors, array of designs and durable good looks. We spoke with Randall Mougalian, owner of Mougalian Rugs, in Scarborough, Maine, to get a better idea about what to look for in an investment carpet. Here are some suggestions for where to start… Read more »
Spring Log Home Shows Get Rolling!
After the New Year, Katahdin works to schedule their participation in the top log home shows in the country. These shows offer you the opportunity to meet with experienced dealers and representatives in your area, see first-hand what kind of care goes into crafting a Katahdin Cedar Log Home, and learn important information about how… Read more »
Green Tip: The Toilet Re-imagined
One of the goals of toilet redesign has been to reduce the quantity of water used to flush waste. Dual flush and other Water Sense technologies have addressed the amount of water used. But some companies are hoping to cut down on the amount of fresh water used in toilets, substituting so-called “gray water” for… Read more »
Passive Homes: Air Filtration
In the third part of our series on passive homes, we’ll take a look at an essential element in making passive house technology work: air filtration. This element not only ensures healthy interior spaces with advanced filtration, the filtration units used in passive homes also recover 90% of the heat, while making a recommended number… Read more »
Mailboxes: The Basics
One of the more interesting facets of moving into a rural setting is mail delivery. If you’ve never had a country mailbox, there are a few things you should know! Your Address This is the way the mail makes its way to your mailbox. If your property is not part of a subdivision or you… Read more »
New Bathroom Faucet Designs Add Style
Bathroom faucets have undergone a design evolution since the days when your choices were limited to one handle or two in chrome. For retro and rustic look bathrooms, the faucets can reflect the décor and your own personal style. Other bath accessories, such as drawer pulls, towel racks, and tissue roll dispensers can complete the… Read more »
Westward Home! Katahdin Dealer Network Expands
Katahdin has been hard at work on our dealer network, so that we can offer our personalized service in more locations through the U.S. What we’ve found over the past few years is that Katahdin Cedar Log Homes offers a significant competitive advantage over companies who use pine logs. The lighter weight, lower moisture content… Read more »
Passive Homes: Windows and Doors
As we learned in last month’s The View From Up North there are three elements to the passive house formula that reduces the heat load by 90% and overall energy consumption by 82%. Windows and doors play an essential role in two of those elements (click here to read the article) by providing a airtight… Read more »
Green Tip: Green Homes Begin to Reap Mainstream Benefits
Although energy efficiency and “green” construction have been making inroads in the U.S. market, it has taken a while for consumers to understand the benefits in long-term use and enjoyment of a green home. Several recent initiatives have made the benefits of building and buying green housing more tangible. Green MLS Realtors in several regions… Read more »