Masonry Heaters: A Clean-burning Option for Wood Heat
Fossil fuel costs are sending many folks looking to wood as a renewable source of heating a home. One option that uses centuries old technology to provide heat is a masonry heater. Often called a Russian stove or European stove, these heaters offer some distinct advantages for homeowners who would like to eliminate some of…
Take the Ultimate Katahdin Challenge and Save Big!
We’ll beat any log home package price by 5%—guaranteed! You’ve been invited to participate in the Ultimate Katahdin Challenge*! Compare any manufacturer’s package price to Katahdin’s and you could save BIG this May. We’re so confident we have a better, more complete, log home package that we’ll beat any price for an equivalent package by…
Log Home Proposals: 5 Things to Know Before You Compare
Not all “complete packages” are complete! Almost all log home companies claim to have a “complete package,” but the reality is that all “complete packages” are different, and Katahdin’s is much more complete than most. For example, Katahdin includes the following items that most companies do not: Pre-cut and pre-drilled logs; pre-cut window framing materials…
Take the President’s Tour!
Log Home Seminar and Manufacturing Plant Tour Saturday, April 23, 2011 Katahdin Cedar Log Homes, Oakfield, Maine Join us for the original President’s Tour and Log Home Seminar at Katahdin Cedar Log Home’s manufacturing facility in Oakfield, Maine! Located just off Interstate 95, the tour is an informative and fascinating look at what we do…
Tractor Time-Five Tips for Selecting the Right One
Relo cating to a rural area can be an exciting time but can also pose new challenges for the urban or suburban log home owner. Depending on your location and your activities, it may make sense to invest in a tractor to get the job done in your new home. We spoke with John Deere’s…
Slow Home Design Can Make a Difference
The trend toward downsizing is an economic reality in today’s market, as we wrote about in a previous article. Closely related to this trend toward downsizing is the “slow home” movement, which takes a more community focus, designing for utility, sociability and sustainability. But first, how did we get to the point where a slow…
Wood, Pellets or Bricks: Answers to Burning Questions
In the first of a two-part series about conventional fuels we’ll explore options for heating your log home. Today there are many options for keeping your home comfortable in winter months. Selecting the right one for your needs can be challenging considering the choices available. Many home owners design heating systems with primary and secondary…
Green Tip: Organic Pest Control with Guinea Fowl
Pest control can become an issue when carving out a home site in a wooded area. In some areas, deer ticks (carriers of Lyme disease) can pose a considerable threat to humans, horses, dogs and cats. Other pests may become difficult to control when introducing flowering plants and shrubs to native meadows and cleared forests.…
Log Home Seminar and Open House, April 2, 2011
Log Home SeminarSaturday, April 2, 2011Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro31 Hampshire St.Mansfield, MA When researching locations we wanted to be central to many of our New England friends. We found a great location at Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro for our seminar and a fantastic nearby Katahdin Cedar Log Home for you to experience first hand! These off-site seminars…
We’ve Scheduled Two Log Home Seminars This Spring!
We’ve found two terrific locations for log home seminars this spring. The first one on Saturday, March 19, is being held at DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards in Baxter, Tenn., not far from Nashville. Our program there will include a wine tasting, a tour of a nearby beautiful Katahdin Cedar Log Home (right), along with all…
New Kitchen Appliance Options for 2011
Just when you thought appliance companies couldn’t come up with another “new” thing, they did! Most of the dramatic changes are occurring at the upper end of the category, but there are some lower-cost options as well. The trend toward drawers as a more efficient use of space in kitchen appliances has really taken off—…
Seven Tips for a Functional and Comfortable Home Office
Many people have found working from home to be not only more convenient but more efficient and better for family life. If you plan to have an office in your new log home, here are seven tips to help you design in the features you need to make a home office successful. Lighting— Make sure…