The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers,…Read more
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Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!
While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or…Read more
Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!
Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are…Read more
The Garage – Not just a dumping ground!
Whether you have a single garage or a drool-worthy 3-car space, one thing seems to inevitably happen – vehicles gradually get nudged out of the space by ever-growing piles of…Read more
Papa-Palooza For Father’s Day week!
All this week leading up to Father’s Day, we will be posting blogs and Tweets on house topics with Dad in mind. Monday: Garages – More than a dumping ground!…Read more
Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems
One of our fellow Twitter and Blog fanatics, Vancouver Realtor Calin Ambrus, has a lot of experience with homes on the market. Make sure yours will pass the Home Inspection…Read more
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…Read more
Opening the Cottage!
Even if Mother Nature is slow to send us those first warm days, melting snow and the fact that the grass grows greener is the hint that it is time... to…Read more
Say SP-ahhhhhhh!
Results from our recent poll are in and the House Doctor orders "say sp-ahhhhh"! In our recent poll, we asked: "In your next home, what type of master bathroom suite will you…Read more
Seasons Greetings
Dear Readers, It is with much joy that I wish you all very merry and joyous holidays on behalf of all of us at Drummond Designs. May your new construction or renovation…Read more
How about a greener Christimas this year?
For the majority of people, a greener Christmas involves a lack of snow on December 25th! A greener Christmas in this case would mean lesser garbage and energy saving. It is well…Read more
Countdown till Christmas…
It is well known that many of us have a tendency to way till the last minute to finish our Xmas shopping and preparations. If you are anything like me,…Read more
Electronic Thermostat
Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats. What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work thanks to…Read more
Choosing the right snow removal contractor this winter!
I know, you’re saying to yourself that it’s much too soon to be talking about snow, and to this I would say that you are quite right (although we have…Read more
When is the right time to pour a foundation?
It is important to ask ourselves, “What is the main reason for pouring your foundation very early on in the project and leaving it all winter without building on it?”…Read more
How much does a detached garage cost?
To tell the truth, this question is asked frequently! It is obviously not easy to give a precise cost due to the imponderables that are connected to it. First, it depends on…Read more
How about some Christmas tree lights for spring?
I know it may sound peculiar and nobody really wants to hear anybody talk or even mention Christmas in April, but now that I have your attention, check out this…Read more
2008 Colour Trends
Colours again? Who can blame me especially on a day like this? Ice pellets, snow, wind! Gray and white are the only colours I'm seeing through my window today..... Even…Read more
Too much snow on your roof?
It's really amazing how every winter is different. Some years we have truck loads of snow and some years like last year, we hardly had any snow left for family sugar shacks…Read more
Why Build Green?
Increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance,…Read more