Decor – How to Create a Relaxing Reading Nook
With the days getting shorter and the onset of winter, we may turn our attention to cozy indoor spaces. Is there anything more relaxing than curling up with a good book and escaping from the…
Ceilings – vaulted or cathedral?
In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms? Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…
Participate in the creative process!
At Drummond House Plans, we are always creating new designs. This is your chance to participate in the creative process and tell us what YOU like and want! We have several bungalows on our drawing…
More single women are purchasing homes
Times are changing. Single women, whether career-first, single parents, or widowed are making up an ever-increasing portion of home buyers. We women tend to have different housing priorities than men…
Plan of the Week – “Craftsman gem for narrow lots”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3240-V1 Looking to live large on a narrow lot? The 38' wide footprint makes this model ideal. The charming craftsman detailing of this home will enchant…
Decor Inspiration – How to make your own moodboard
Decorating your space can be challenging but the use of a mood board is a common designer tool. Following the steps outlined below will have you "in the mood" to create something beautiful. Your new…
Living Away From the Living Room
The living room has slipped through the floorboards in some versions of the Canadian dream home. Preferring to entertain themselves and their guests in a multi-functional family room, many…
Significance of Color in Feng Shui
Have you ever wondered why you have certain feelings do you have when you look at bright red rose in the garden? Imagine if the garden didn’t have colorful flowers but only the green foliage? How…
Plan of the Week – “Beautiful Boomer Bungalow!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3260-V2 Charming exterior details beckon you to find the comforts within! A covered entry transitions to a unique angled foyer which, in turn, flows into a large…
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…
25 Halloween Ideas
Bring the spirit of the season into your home with our spooktacular list of 25 Halloween ideas. Find recipes for treatss, treats, party ideas and decor tips all courtesy of Style at Home.
Solar can be a marketable home improvement
As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their property stand out. The right home improvement…
Fall Planting for Spring Flowers
Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…
Feng Shui in the Kitchen – The Ideal Cooking Environment
The location and shape of the kitchen, as well as the positioning of appliances within it, can create either good luck or bad luck in a home. Nearly everyone is familiar with the saying: The…
The Facts About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
With all the changes in lighting, it is great to see a comprehensive reference guide published for consumers. The following article is a mere synopsis. If you have a thirst to be "enlightened" we…
Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu
This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article! "Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese aesthetic is the ability to perceive beauty in its…
Hazardous Household Materials: Lead Paint
The dangers of lead paint have been widely publicized, but how do you know if your family is in danger? The existence of lead paint in a home or building does not pose an immediate danger except…
Ensuite Ideas!
Looking for ideas for your master retreat? It doesn't matter if it is big or small, suitable for calisthetics or barrier free! Visit our friends at Houzz for some inspiration for layout and decor!…
