Making Room for Electric Vehicles
The hybrid vehicle has become commonplace, though most of us can still recall the first Toyota Prius we saw. Now with the advent of the first two production electric vehicles (EVs) reaching the U.S. market an adjustment in the way we look at fueling transportation is bound to follow. According to Bloomberg.com, depending on retail…
Green Tip: LED Solar Skylights
Natural sunlight is hard to come by in certain areas of homes. Interior hallways, closets and other windowless areas can pose a problem for log home owners who like the benefits of sunlight but don’t want to use electricity to achieve it. Tubular skylights are one option that can help to light interior spaces, but…
November Still Offers Some Opportunities to Meet Katahdin Pros
Make a date to check out these remaining Fall events. Log Home Seminar Saturday, November 13 Newton, New Jersey The day-long Log Home Seminar at the Holiday Inn Express Newton Sparta 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…
Newton NJ Log Home Tour
Experience the Log Home Lifestyle — Newton, NJ Log Home SeminarSaturday, November 13, 2010 Here is a preview of the beautiful Katahdin Cedar Log Home you’ll visit as part of our informative Log Home Seminar in Newton, NJ, on Saturday, November 13. The day-long Log Home Seminar at the Holiday Inn Express Newton Sparta will…
Middlebury Vermont Log Home Tour
Experience the Log Home Lifestyle — Middlebury VT Log Home Seminar Saturday, October 30, 2010 Here is a preview of the beautiful Katahdin Cedar Log Home you’ll visit as part of our informative Log Home Seminar on Saturday, October 30. The day-long Log Home Seminar at the Marriott Courtyard Middlebury will cover a wide range…
Katahdin Cuts Construction Costs: Part 1
One of the biggest costs of constructing a log home is labor. Many log home buyers fail to consider the advantages of reducing the amount of on-site work required for constructing a log home. We spoke with Katahdin dealer Jim Sickles of Iron City Log Homes in Jackson, Ohio, about the benefits and cost savings…
Home Saunas – Five Things to Consider
A home sauna can be a healthy and relaxing addition to your log home. We spoke with Reino Tarkiainen (right), president and CEO of Finlandia Sauna based in Portland, Oregon. “Sauna is the only Finnish word in the American dictionary,” he said. “My ancestors invented the sauna more than 2000 years ago, and it still…
Two New Log Home Seminars Added!
We’ve had such a positive reaction to our log home seminars that we’ve scheduled two this fall in new locations. At these seminars you’ll have a chance to learn more about Katahdin Cedar Log Homes manufacturing process, our Energy Envelope System® and all the ways that we make your log home experience the best possible.…
Green Tip: E-Scale Energy Smart Homes
We’ve written a lot about energy efficiency in your home, and we’ve developed ways to achieve positive energy savings in your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. Now the government is applying the same idea for vehicle ratings in miles-per-gallon stickers to homes. Called the EnergySmart Home Scale (sm) or E-Scale. It shows you what kind of…
Fall Log Home Events on Tap for Katahdin
We’re planning to hit the road this fall to share great design ideas with you! We’ve planned a busy schedule that will include the larger log home events as well as several Planning Seminars for an in-depth look at designing and building your Katahdin Cedar Log Home. These events offer you some tremendous opportunities to…
Green Tip: Tracking Energy Consumption in Your Home
Most people are unaware of the sneaky power thieves that reside in their homes. The truth is that even when your television/cablebox/DVD player is “off,” it’s still drawing electricity all day every day. (The clue is the little red light on the front of the unit.) However, short of turning everything completely off switch by…
Window Condensation – Control and Mitigation
Window condensation on interior glass surfaces—not in between thermal panes—can pose problems for home owners if not addressed properly. Many modern log homes feature large expanses of windows as part of their design, so we decided to take a look at what can be done. Condensation occurs on the inside of windows when the interior…