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New Tesla solar roof sets – ready for pre-order!

They have finally moved dream to reality, the solar tiles Tesla are finally available for pre-order! Find out more about how Elon Musk and Tesla claim to be able to change the usual way of generating…

Air-Purifying Hardwood Flooring Hits the Market

Here's an interesting article found on Builder Online, about a new line of hardwood floors that can improve the air quality of your home! Now you have a good reason to renovate your house or build a…

Environmentally Superior single storey

Designed with the same “ES” inspiration as plan 2939-ES, Drummond House Plans Environmentally Superior single storey is optimized by the new approach which includes all of the facets related to your…

Environmentally Superior chalet

In an attempt to enhance the quality of construction with regards to energy efficiency, economy, Drummond House Plans proposes a new and innovative approach to ecologically and ergonomically…

E.S. a new standard

In the near future, Drummond House Plans will be introducing plan models with the ES suffix   What does ES mean? ES is short for Environmentally Superior. We're not just talking about the…

Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring

When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer is that it depends on where…

Drain Water Heat Recovery – An Untapped Resource

This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense—especially for families and commercial buildings that produce a lot of hot water. Power-Pipe drainline heat exchanger. Heat…

Environmental Efficiency Changes as of 2012

  Delays of 2 to 4 additional days for the receipt of house plans purchased in Quebec (Canada) in order to update the plans to meet new codes in effect will not affect clients elsewhere as…

Residential Wood Heating

If you heat with wood now or are considering the use of wood fuel for home heating, this book is for you. Wood as a home energy source differs in important ways from all the other options. Heating…

Ventilate Your Home to Reduce 374 Indoor Pollutants

Airtight homes keep in heat... and many other things. At the beginning of my career, I had the privilege of working for a company specializing in residential ventilation called Venmar. The company is…

Net Zero Home Building

Net Zero is a term that’s been tossed around for a few years. As with all green building concepts in this economy, it is being shelved until the industry picks back up. I think it’s worth studying…

5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value

Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…

Bottoms Up: The Pros Picks For Top Toilets

Picking the best toilet seems like it should be straighforward — but it isn't. Trouble is, there are many variables to consider. But at the end of the day, certain toilets tend to rise to the…

Refresh the Look of Your Kitchen with Sink and Faucet Replacement

Kitchens tend to be the hub of the home and realtors agree that kitchen improvements are well worth the investment. Thankfully, there are a few kitchen updates that are neither expensive nor…

Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan

As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…

Energy Efficiency Series: Considering a Heat Pump?

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.  A heat pump is an electrical…

How to Control Moisture in Your Home in the Winter

Winter moisture and condensation With snow and ice on the ground and colder temperatures outside, you may notice condensation collecting on your windows and in other parts of the house. Though you…

Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.  Out of sight, out of mind…

5 Stunning Modern Range Hoods

Today's kitchen range hoods can look like sleek sculptures. Here's what to look for when you go shopping for one: Power. Look for units that will exhaust at least 300 cubic feet of air per minute…

Energy Efficiency Series: Blower Door Basics

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.  How leaky is your house? The…