Decor: Hang art like a pro

How to create the perfect display - and how to do it safely The joy of purchasing a new piece of art can quickly turn to stress when it comes time to hang it. How high should it be mounted on the…

Building a Deck: 4 Decking Essentials

When considering building a deck, there are many variables that need to be evaluated. Some considerations that need to be decided on include where the deck will be placed, and its use and the size…

Plan of the Week – “Peregrine’s view”

www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 4196-V1 Sloping lots present not only challenges, but opportunities as well! Capture the views with this basement entry home! The basement proposes a home office with…

All about pendant lights

Pendant Lights: An Introduction Suspended from ceilings by rods or chains, pendants bring light down to the places we need it, and they do so with attention-grabbing grace we can't help admire, even…

Product Innovation: Kerdi-Board – What you don’t see could inspire you!

I love to hear about building material innovations. With that being said, I also tend to wait until the pros have had a chance to work with and evaluate the pros and cons of new materials. In 2010, a…

Up on the roof: Those darn ice dams

A Wayland, Mass. man was felled by a piece of ice as big as a desk this weekend when he was trying to clear an ice dam from his roof. This winter's weather has created a perfect storm for ice dams—a…

Design Details: Raise a red lantern!

Add a Beautiful Lantern for Warm Welcome, Classic Style or a Touch of Romance Long before there was an electric lamp post on every corner, visitors relied on lanterns hung outside homes to light…

Decor – The History of Holiday Wreaths

You probably adorn your door with a wreath during the holidays. But do you know why? Here’s a little history lesson to help you learn the significance of the holiday wreath. A Little Wreath History…

Design Style – Arts and Crafts

Love Craftsman house plans? Pulling off the style in a cohesive fashion requires just as much attention to interior decor. The "Arts and Crafts" style of interior is classic and timeless. This…

Gas Fireplace Maintenance

Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…

Double-duty recycling of building supplies

Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…

Low Flow Showers for $$$avings

Hot water can account for as much as 25% of a household's total energy costs. In many cases, showers can be the largest single contributor to overall hot water use in a home, accounting for 15% of…

Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more

Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…

Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed

Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…

Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend

The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…