15 October 2014

DIY Hardwood Floor Installation

A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve DIY hardwood floor installation does not have to be such a huge responsibility providing you follow a few golden rules that experts have been…

Building materialsFurniture & accessoriesDIY projects

19 August 2014

A touch of glass

From an original article by Jenn Larocque Changing the interior doors of a home is usually more of a "must" do than a "want to" do and it's often difficult to change the look of a home without…

Room by roomBuilding materialsIndustrial StyleModern and Contemporary Style

28 May 2014

Garage Door Maintenance Tips

A guest post by Justin White edited by Deb Villeneuve  A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking item. A door opening and closing on a series of rollers or arms does not look very threatening at…

Building materialsDIY projects

28 May 2014

Roof coverings and materials

A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve When you are putting a roof on your home, you will need to give a decent level of thought to the type of roofing - roof coverings and materials…

Building materialsHome addition & remodeling

21 November 2013

Comfortable country cottage

Designed with a distinctive…

Building materialsDrummond House PlansHouse of the Week

8 November 2013

Home Improvement Tips

A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve

Home addition & remodelingFinance & legalBuilding materialsDIY projectsHealth & securityTips & tricksOutdoor Living

25 October 2013

Make your home winter ready

Although not really a concern to our Southern neighbors, homeowners of the North (East, Central and West) may find this article enlightening with a few tips on preparing for the cold to make your…

Tips & tricksBuilding materialsHealth & securitySeasonal ideas

26 September 2013

Contemporary style in demand

Having received much…

Building materialsContemporary & modern homeHouse of the Week

27 January 2013

How to Choose a Front Door Color

Traditional Landscape design by New York…

Building materialsColors

25 January 2013

Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring

When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer is that it depends on where…

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2 January 2013

13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year

Modern Family Room design by Seattle Architect David…

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7 September 2012

Residential Wood Heating

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29 August 2012

Ventilate Your Home to Reduce 374 Indoor Pollutants

Health & securityBuilding materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans

22 August 2012

Building Product Spotlight – Fiber Cement Siding

Source: certainteed.com…

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6 August 2012

Net Zero Home Building

Net Zero is a term that’s been tossed around for a few years. As with all green building concepts in this economy, it is being shelved until the industry picks back up. I think it’s worth studying…

Building materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans

12 July 2012

The ABCs of ICF

ICF (Insulated…

Building materialsDrummond House PlansConstruction methods

25 June 2012

Decking Innovation – Perennial Wood

So, I have to admit... I am addicted to the concept of all things home related. It is not only about decor. It is all about the entire building from the inside out. Building techniques, energy…

Health & securityBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingEnvironmental issues

19 May 2012

House Plan of the Week: “A Better Way to Build!”

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