19 May 2010
Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code
Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…
Environmental issuesRecycling, composting & wasteDrummond House PlansFinance & legal
18 May 2010
Canadian Mortgage Trend – Hybrid Mortgages Catching On
Investors like to avoid putting all their eggs in one basket. But this philosophy has been slow to catch on in the mortgage market. 94% of people still choose either fixed or variable rates, says…
3 May 2010
Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses
With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…
20 May 2009
Building your first home?
You've thought about it for so long and now, you are close to start building your home! What an exciting decision but are you ready? Are you stepping down this path for the first time? Nervous…
Building materialsProfessional ServicesTips & tricksDrummond House PlansFinance & legal
27 March 2009
Drummond House Plans – Customer Testimony
Fridays are not always the same... This one, is a particular "positive Friday" ! Since I was very busy and out of the office most of the week, I decided to go through my e-mails and found this one…
Building materialsFinance & legalHouse Plan CustomizationDrummond House Plans
20 March 2009
Investing in new multi-family properties?
For family reasons (keeping the family together without sacrificing independance) or for economical reasons, you might be thinking of investing in a multi-family construction and build a townhouse or…
Drummond House PlansMultifamily & multigenerational home dhpBuilding materialsFinance & legal
18 September 2008
Customer testimony
Last Monday, I posted this messsage on my personal blog from one of our many satisfied customers :o) Good Afternoon, We recently purchased one of your designs and are currently in the process of…
26 March 2008
Radiant electric floors linked to cancer?
An expert in electromagnetic fields at Hydro-Québec advises against the use of certain radiant electric floors which could increase the risk of infant leukemia. <<As children are often laying…
9 January 2008
House Plans and Copyrights
As with music and films, house plans are protected by the Canadian Copyright Law, as specified in a section reserved for this at http://www.drummonddesigns.com/copyrights.html Not many people are…
2 January 2008
Hiring a contractor
Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality. There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalConstruction methodsProfessional Services
5 December 2007
Tips on building your first home
You’ve thought about it and now you’re doing it, you’re building your own home. It is an exciting decision to make. Being able to choose, plan and live in a dream for many, but now you are making…
Building materialsFinance & legalTechnology & home innovationConstruction methodsTips & tricks
21 November 2007
Planning your garage
Adding a garage is not only practical – it also increases the resale value of your property. With planning, excavation, foundation, construction, electrical and other costs, a simple garage can…
Drummond House PlansDetached garage & shedFinance & legalMaintenance home & gardenHome addition & remodeling
17 October 2007
Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups
In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…
Outdoor LivingProfessional ServicesFinance & legalDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling
