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Title insurance is a unique kind of insurance. Unlike other types of insurance, which provides protection and compensation for future events, title insurance protects the property owner from events in the past that may have an adverse effect on the ownership of real estate. When purchasing property, especially previously undeveloped property or acreage associated with…

With spring in the air, many gardeners are planning out their vegetables and flowers. One fascinating addition to your backyard bounty could be a beehive. Beekeeping is growing in popularity as many people are discovering just how fun it can be. In agriculture, bees perform a vital service in pollinating crops— an estimated 30 percent…

The beautiful new fireplace you’ve planned in your new log home will need some accessories to make it safe, attractive and efficient. We’ve taken a look at a wide range of accessories to make your fireplace safe and the center of attention. Fireplace ScreensFireplace screens provide protection from errant sparks and coals. They can also…

One essential in today’s new kitchens is the time-saving dishwasher. As with any appliance you select for your new log home, the energy consumption — and in this case water consumption— can make a big difference in your monthly bills. In addition to being energy and water efficient many models now feature super-quiet motors and…

We’re delighted to announce our redesigned website is now live! We have been working with our website designer for several months to add new photography, navigation and other features to encourage our customers to explore. The first thing that the returning visitor will notice is the clean and clear overall design, featuring wall-to-wall, widescreen photography…

The weather reports indicate some unusual winter storm patterns, with record warmth in some areas, but colder than normal and snowier reports in other areas. Here in Maine we are fortunate to be enjoying a relatively mild winter, but that’s not the way winters usually pass up here! As a result Mainers have a pretty…

New configurations and options in ovens are now hitting the market—and just about every aspect has a new approach. To make effective choices, it’s important to first think about the type of cooking you do, the scope of your entertaining and what kinds of cuisines you are most apt to prepare in your new kitchen.…

Raising chickens can be a rewarding and fun project for a family. Chickens produce delicious eggs, keep insects and pests under control and can provide family pets with surprising personalities. As a family project, chickens can also teach kids about nutrition, organic gardening (chicken manure makes a great fertilizer!) building small projects (chicken coop and…

It took nine forty-foot shipping containers and five days to pack up the components of the 10,000-square-foot lodge and real estate center to be built on the shores of a man-made lake in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China. (See the story here.)The project posed some interesting challenges from the start. “We had hoped to use…

Take a peek at our log home show schedule and see if we’ll be in your neighborhood! Even if it’s a bit of a drive, the wealth of information you can get from an in-person visit to a log home show will pay off tenfold in valuable insight. These shows offer you the opportunity to…