Three Great Reasons to Upgrade Windows & Doors
For a long time, many home performance experts have downplayed the benefits of upgrading the window selection on your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Often the extra money spent was considered a long return on investment (ROI) when compared to other upgrades. However, three factors have changed those ROI formulations to make opting for higher level…
Ensure Your Garage Meets Your Needs
Garages used to be a pretty standard size, but today’s garages often house much more than the family minivan. It’s important to get the sizing right to avoid scrapes and scratches and maximize your garage space for all your activities. Measurements to Take Standard garages have hovered around 9 to 10 feet wide and 18…
Make Your Log Home Resolutions with New Events!
Start the New Year right with the experience of a log home show or event. These shows and events are a great way to get ideas and learn about Katahdin Cedar Log Homes. We’ll have knowledgeable dealers on-site and ready to answer all your log home questions. You’ll also get an up-close view of our…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…