5 June 2011

8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time

Home addition & remodelingTips & tricksBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalTechnology & home innovationEnvironmental issues

21 April 2011

What is the “R-2000” Standard of New Home Ratings?

Canadians are faced with a number of programs which quantify the energy efficiency and "green score" of their homes. As part of an ongoing series of articles on energy efficient new homes, we are…

Technology & home innovationBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansConstruction methods

14 April 2011

Understanding energy efficiency – A house is a system

A house is made up of components that work together to form an integrated system.

Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issues

11 April 2011

What, exactly, IS composite decking?

Composite decking, not unlike laminate flooring, has evolved greatly since it became a mainstream building material. Once considered something of an also-ran by early detractors, and compared…

Building materialsDIY projectsOutdoor Living

7 April 2011

EnerGuide Rating for New Homes

There are a number of different construction standards for low energy and/or green homes in Canada. Depending on the region of Canada you are in, you may be familiar with one or more of the following…

Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issues

16 February 2011

Product Innovation: Kerdi-Board – What you don’t see could inspire you!

I love to hear about building material innovations. With that being said, I also tend to wait until the pros have had a chance to work with and evaluate the pros and cons of new materials. In 2010, a…

Home addition & remodelingTechnology & home innovationBuilding materialsRoom by roomHealth & securityDIY projects

7 February 2011

Captured: The Ruins of Detroit

Up…

Building materialsFinance & legalHealth & security

2 February 2011

Up on the roof: Those darn ice dams

Maintenance home & gardenBuilding materialsBuilding systemsHealth & securityDIY projects

30 January 2011

Ten Myths About the New Energy-efficient CFL Light Bulbs

Health & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansLighting

27 January 2011

Earthquake awareness – tips to prepare for ‘the big one’

Not all of our readers live in earthquake zones but coastal BC is very much aware of the need to be prepared for 'the big one'. A province-wide initiative resulted in Canada's largest earthquake…

Tips & tricksBuilding materialsHealth & securityMaintenance home & garden

23 January 2011

How to choose green building materials

At DrummondHousePlans, we scour the web for resources for you. With so much discussion about eco-friendly and green building options, it is great to see articles that are more factual than full of…

Drummond House PlansFurniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issues

18 January 2011

Architectural Tourism – Harbin International Festival of Ice and Snow

Some architectural styles are classic while others are more temporary in nature. The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin China paradoxically combines the two, except the temporary nature is…

Building materialsLighting

11 January 2011

Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury

The most popular sizes of incandescent light bulbs will disappear from most store shelves in B.C. within the next few weeks and the most common replacement lights cost up to 10 times more to buy.…

Health & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansLighting

31 December 2010

We want your natural corks!

A lot of corks will be popping this evening, you may want to think about some creative recycling! An Ontario company specializes in the recycling of natural cork.

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21 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 7th day of building… seven trucks a-pouring!

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

Building materialsDrummond House Plans

17 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!

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

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18 November 2010

Fireplace Maintenance and Safety

Tend to your chimney with care with these pointers. Enjoying a warm, cozy fire requires a clean, safe fireplace. Here are some tips for keeping it that way:     Fireplaces should not be used as…

Health & securityBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenBuilding systems

14 November 2010

When to replace windows

“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…

Home addition & remodelingBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricksDrummond House Plans

12 November 2010

Double-duty recycling of building supplies

Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…

DIY projectsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

15 October 2010

12 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Green Building Product

A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims. While the industry has made real progress in providing us with…

Tips & tricksBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues