Solar can be a marketable home improvement

As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their property stand out.  The right home improvement…

Government of Canada Announces Funding to EQuilibrium(TM) Project in Ottawa

Tue Oct 05 14:00:11 2010 EDT OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Oct 5, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- A South Ottawa development today received Government of Canada funding to help improve the planning and design of…

Institute report refutes (Canadian) housing bubble trouble

Article from the Calgary Sun By MYKE THOMAS, SUNMEDIA - Last Updated: September 12, 2010 12:49pm A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute refutes the notion Canada is on the verge of a housing…

Fall Maintenance Checklist

Home maintenance can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully there are many resources to guide you through the seasonal tasks to ensure that you protect the value of your home. Having a checklist is…

Buildings Collapse in Powerful New Zealand Quake

Excerpt from (CBS/AP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 4, 2010 ""An Absolute Miracle" No Deaths From 7.1-Mag Earthquake; Reports of People Trapped in Rubble; 2 Injuries Chimneys and walls crumbled to…

Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed

Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…

Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2961-16 Adding outbuildings and sheds can increase your property values and add much-needed space and efficiency. When adding a building to your property, you need…

The Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update – September 2010

The CHBA has released its September 2010 – Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update. Some of the highlights... Financial market worries have caused a search for safe-haven investments, pushing up…

Home Security and The Correct Security Systems to Protect Your Family

We are always scouring blogs, websites and tweets for information that is of benefit to our readers. Your home is one of the largest investments that people make so we thought it important to share…

What is Universal Access?

Our demographics are changing. According to Health Canada, at the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than…

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…

What you should know about your mortgage

Source: First Foundation Residential Mortgages - Blog As Fiona Anderson of the Vancouver Sun writes, mortgages are about more than just the interest rate. This is definitely true although rates tend…

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…

Know your risks! – Emergency Preparedness Tips

72 hours Earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, tornados, storm surges, floods - all of these have been in the news recently. Families have escaped with the clothes on their backs and little else. In a…

Insurance tips for home buyers

You’ve told your Facebook friends, your banker and your mom: You’ve found the house of your dreams. But have you told your insurance agent? Henry Blumenthal thinks you should, even before you buy.…

Plan of the Week – “Versatile Narrow Design”

The Murphy www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2933 Much like the Murphy Bed, our Murphy is a wondrous bit of efficiency and flexibility. A slender 24-foot width allows it to be slipped onto infill…

Following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter?

Are you following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter?  Many people give me a blank stare when I ask this question, so I thought it would be a good time to share why we are using Twitter. Rest assured, we…

Time for a new roof?

Knowledge and maintenance are key to ensuring that the value of the home is protected. The roof is the first line of defence in protecting your investment. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation…

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,…

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…