26 September 2010
Tofino home wins provincial green award
Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & waste
3 September 2010
Science News – Bacteria could make self-healing concrete
In areas of freeze-thaw cycles and where there is chemical potential to degrade concrete, self-healing concrete could be a dream come true. This research is in its formative stages, but it causes one…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsTechnology & home innovation
31 August 2010
Manitoba leads way in energy conservation
Article from the Brandon Sun, August 30, 2010 by Mike Moore THE Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance recently released its 8th annual report card and Manitoba led the country for the fourth straight…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingBuilding systemsProfessional Services
23 August 2010
From Factory to Site – Your Home
As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information…
Construction methodsProfessional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systems
22 August 2010
Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable
At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
29 July 2010
Buying a home: New or previously owned?
Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision Source: Tara Struyk of Investopedia.com Unless you have unlimited funds, buying a…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalBuilding materialsMaintenance home & garden
9 July 2010
Insulate your house – for comfort in all seasons!
It seems ironic to be in the middle of a heat wave and thinking insulation, but did you know that a well-insulated home will keep you more comfortable year round - and result in energy savings for…
Environmental issuesFinance & legalBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
18 June 2010
Dad’s Top 10 Timesavers!
All this week, we have been featured topics near and dear to dads' hearts – grilling, media rooms, hot tubs and man-haven garages. At the top of the Father’s Day weekend, we are sharing some ideas on…
3 June 2010
Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems
One of our fellow Twitter and Blog fanatics, Vancouver Realtor Calin Ambrus, has a lot of experience with homes on the market. Make sure yours will pass the Home Inspection scrutiny before you sell…
LightingProfessional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systemsHealth & security
12 May 2010
Construction Practices for Superior Quality
"They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes…
Canadian Home Builders AssociationHealth & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
27 April 2010
Victoria Homeshow Highlights – Building Buzz!
We just returned from the Victoria Home Show and what a show it was! The show encompassed three arenas with exhibitors showing the latest trends in building, renovating, decorating and gardening. It…
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31 January 2010
Drummond House Plan of the week: Affordable 3-Bedroom Bungalow!
For the discerning customer, this ever-popular Drummond House Plans no. W3133 does not go unnoticed, with its angled main entrance, abundant windowing (looking for a house with panoramic views, click…
8 October 2009
Great things come in small packages!
Last month I received an email from a very ambitious soul in Sooke, BC asking if we had ever considered turning some of our shed designs into home plans. At first I thought she meant using the style…
23 September 2009
Northwest Plans look great in any region!
Northwest architecture is inspired by nature and necessity. It is not hard to identify the nature inspiration when surrounded by towering trees, rugged landscape and amazing vistas. The Northwest…
House Plan CustomizationDrummond House PlansBuilding materialsLatest TrendsCraftsman home style
29 May 2009
Green Homes – Great Video featuring a friend !
A few days ago, I got and e-mail from a friend in Alabama, Architect Bob Chatham from Chantham Design Group, who featured in a very interesting TV episode from Dany Lipford. The video will explain…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansBuilding materialsConstruction methodsHealth & security
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…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalBuilding materialsProfessional ServicesTips & tricks
27 April 2009
Shed Plans & Outdoor Storage Solutions
Store your bicycles, garden tools, recreational toys & other seasonal necessities like snow blowers and swimming pool gear in the creative NEW shed plans that Drummond House Plans' has planned.…
2 April 2009
House Models with Elevator
In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator. In fact, it involves…
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