Rocking Chairs: Perfect for Log Homes
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…
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…
Mark Your Calendar! December Log Home Seminar
If you’re looking for some answers to your log home questions, you’ll want to make a reservation for our December Log Home Seminar within easy reach of the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania metro area. This event will cover a wide range of information about designing your log home, selecting sites, financing and other questions. You won’t…
Act Now For This Amazing Fall Special!
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.…
Log Home Seminar and Open House, Dec. 3, 2011
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…
Passive House Series: The Envelope
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…
Log Homes are Well-Built Homes
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…
Add Sound and Movement to Your Log Home Decor
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.…
Deck Solutions with Wire Rigging
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…
Green Tip: Saving Energy with Three-Season Rooms
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…
We’ve Added Two Fall Log Home Seminars
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…
Katahdin Cedar Log Home Tour Preview
Here’s a preview of the stunning Katahdin Cedar Log Home you’ll visit as part of the day-long Log Home Seminar in the Reading, Pa., Saturday, December 3. We’ll 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…