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We have a beautiful 2,200 square-foot Katahdin Cedar Log Home that is ready to ship! This is a one-time chance to own a custom-designed home, originally priced at $134,500. This two-level home features a spacious second-floor master suite, for a total of three bedrooms, and two full baths, great room with cathedral ceiling and loft.… Read more »

Log Home SeminarSaturday, December 3, 2011The Courtyard Reading Wyomissing150 North Park Rd.Reading, PA We found a great location at The Courtyard Reading Wyomissing 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 trip… Read more »

If you’re looking for a sophisticated new look for your kitchen, designers have been creating kitchen designs that draw their good looks from nature. Start Small Since the backsplash and under cabinet areas are generally small, a little splurge for art glass can make a unique impact in the kitchen. One company, Artistic Tile offers… Read more »

There’s certainly nothing more relaxing than the gentle rhythms of a rocking chair. Many families treasure the well-used antique rockers that grandma used to calm the generations of infants in her care. Many of these antique rockers have cane seats or upholstered cushions, which can be carefully restored for comfortable seating. Some antiques also have… Read more »

In researching articles for The View Up North, we discovered the Passive House movement. This environmentally oriented approach is quite well established in Europe— particularly Germany, where it is called PassivHaus. The goal of passive house design is to reduce the space heating load by 90% and overall energy consumption by 82%, while still maintaining… Read more »

When dreaming about a new log home, most homebuyers consider rain, snow temperature and other meteorological events as something to plan for. Pitch of the roof, rain gutters, soil drainage, and adding a generator for power outages are the usual considerations for most homeowners in the Eastern half of the country. That’s what made the… Read more »

Decorating is often dictated by the static visual tableau: furniture, fabrics, lighting and views. Elements that incorporate movement and sound can add a new dimension to interior and exterior spaces. MobilesThere’s a reason we hang mobiles above babies cribs— the movement stimulates the visual development of babies and keeps them fascinated for hours on end.… Read more »

Decks can be terrific places to enjoy at your log home. However, if your view is one of the aspects you’d like to include in your enjoyment, safety requirements for railings and balusters can effectively block your seated panorama. One way to meet safety codes and open up the views is to use stainless steel… Read more »

Porches and decks are a great way to include the outdoors in your log home amenities. Many people are maximizing this transitional space with some simple steps. Add warming and cooling effects. Frame off a portion of the porch area surrounding a secondary entrance and fit the perimeter with screens for summer and glass panels… Read more »

If your looking for some answers to your log home questions, you’ll want to make a reservation for one of our Log Home Seminars. Each event will cover a wide range of information about designing your log home, selecting sites, financing and other questions. You won’t want to miss important information about Katahdin’s Energy Envelope… Read more »