The Lifetime Bath – Matching products that work together and last
The bathroom used to be a pretty simple concept: build a box that is reasonably waterproof, select your fixtures, install and you’re done. Today with the dizzying array of choices, one would think designing a durable, environmentally responsible, bath would be a snap. But, not so fast… Walls to lastThe foundation for your tile or…
Green Tip: Whole House Ventilation for Green Homes
Today’s green homes are constructed for tight seals against the outdoors. While this helps to dramatically reduce heating and cooling, it also raises the issue of indoor air quality. Providing for proper ventilation helps home owners to avoid moisture related problems from mold and also keeps the air fresh and free of indoor pollutants from…
Area Rugs Provide Color and Context to Rooms
Many Katahdin Cedar Log Home customers opt for wood floors—it’s a natural continuation of the beautiful cedar log walls that gives rooms a feeling of openness and space. But you may find that adding carpets in large and small sizes will add another dimension to your decorating scheme. Anchors in open spacesFor large areas such…
Patio Cuisine: Simple tips for designing your outdoor kitchen
Grilling has become a national obsession, so why not explore a well-equipped outdoor kitchen for your log home? With new modular units, a wide range of grills and relatively simple installations, the outdoor kitchen is within just about everyone’s reach. The grill is hotNaturally the grill is the centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen, so you’ll…
Carpenter Bees: a pesky Southern pest with an easy solution
If you’ve noticed these large insects resembling bumblebees buzzing around your home, chances are they’ve had a chance to drill into nearby wooded structures to nest. They are solitary creatures that do not create large hives, but if unchecked can pose a nuisance to log homeowners. Though the males have no stingers, they tend to…
Mark Your Calendar: Log Home Planning Seminar, Saturday, May 31
There’s still time to save a space at Katahdin’s Log Home Planning Seminar. Our daylong session on designing and building your cedar log home brings together a team of real estate, finance and design professionals. Together, we can help you understand the process and provide insights to make your log home dream into reality. You’ll…
Green Tip: Thermostats
Though programmable thermostats have been in the market for a while, most consumers find them difficult to program — tiny print on the inside of the control unit, hard-to-remember "codes," and confusing readouts. Now manufacturers are developing a whole new generation of programmable units that make saving heating and cooling dollars a breeze. One new…
Raise a Roof Project in North Carolina Nears Completion
Last month, local volunteers, and Perma-Chink and Katahdin representatives converged to apply stain and topcoat to the custom-built Katahdin Cedar Log Home built by the Raise a Roof organization for Beth Eldreth, a special needs resident of West Jefferson, NC. Raise a Roof founder Ron Zapcic is close to realizing a dream that started in…
Making the most of a wooded setting: Starting a garden
Log home owners often have a different set of challenges when it comes to landscaping around their newly constructed homes. We find that more often than not the building site is carved out of a wooded area with a mix of soft and hard woods. If you were able to keep a few of the…
Spring Maintenance Tips
Washing windows, airing out closets and raking the lawn—all regular parts of your spring-cleaning routine. When you start your spring projects, don’t forget the exterior of your cedar log home. Here are some simple tips and products that can help to brighten the finish on your home as well as some general steps that you…
Green Tip: Residential Windmills
With the growth of energy-saving and alternative energy, developments in the windmill industry make it easier than ever for homeowners to supplement their energy needs with their own windmill. Here are some pointers to help you determine whether a windmill is right for you:Is there enough wind? The U.S. Department of Energy has compiled information…
Mark Your Calendar: May 31 Log Home Planning Seminar
Join us on Saturday May 31 for the next Log Home Planning Seminar at our Oakfield, Maine, headquarters. Our daylong seminar on designing and building your cedar log home brings together a team of real estate, finance and design professionals. Together, we can help you understand the process and provide insights to make your log…