14 December 2011

15 of the Internet’s Best Barks, Bars, and Bonbons

The website thekitchn.com has a slogan that has always struck a note with me... "inspiring cooks. nourishing homes" As someone who is wired into social media, I must confess that every time I see one…

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16 September 2011

Selling a Home in the Autumn

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5 July 2011

Great Grill Setups Take the Party Outside – Over 1500 Ideas!

  tropical patio design by boston showroom…

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27 February 2011

Spring planting: Wonderful wisteria

Classic Vines Add Fragrance, Color and Romance to Garden Designs Every spring, I see wisteria blooming on fences and pergolas, and every spring it surprises me all over again. Its twining vines have…

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11 February 2011

Decor – All Things Valentine

It’s already mid-February, folks, and you know what that means? It’s time to eat excessive amounts of chocolate again! But for those of you looking to indulge in something a bit more figure-friendly,…

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29 December 2010

A satisfied customer from Kentucky !

Here is a message I got through the "Email your comments to our President & CEO" link on our Web site:

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20 December 2010

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.

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4 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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10 November 2010

Decor – Fresh and festive guest bathroom

The perfect guest bathroom is a room outfitted with little luxuries!

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21 October 2010

25 Halloween Ideas

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13 October 2010

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…

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6 September 2010

Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest

Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…

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14 June 2010

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! Tuesday: Media rooms - Home…

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20 May 2010

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,…

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23 December 2008

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 projects be filled with…

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27 November 2008

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 known that the…

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21 November 2008

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, you're the type to wait until the 24 and 31st…

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31 October 2008

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 already seen snow…).  Nevertheless, the month of…

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3 September 2008

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?” Certain contractors pour their…

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2 April 2008

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 link that gives you great ideas on how…

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