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…

Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest

Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…

Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more

Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…

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…

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…

Spanish Eco-Lighting Shines

Sneak peek of some energy-efficient lighting solutions from Interior Design From Spain OUTDOOR LIGHTING We know that Spain falls on the more fortunate side of Mother Nature, but many of us have to…

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…

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…

Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”

  www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 2590-V1 This curb-appeal charmer is all about flow! The focal point of the stately forward gable draws the eye downward to the alluring front-to-back wraparound…

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…

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…

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…

Plan of the Week – “Garden-facing living room impresses!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3222 The first impression is a distinctive exterior appearance but in this bungalow, it is the comfortable living room that impresses! On the exterior, a well…

The Future of Solar?

Dwell Product article: The Brooklyn–based start-up SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) was formed in 2005 by the brother and sister team of Samuel and Teresita Cochran. Their goal: to…

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…

Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick

Aug 16, 2010 09:00 ET MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of close to $12.6 million for…

Plan of the Week – “Bungalow with basement to finish now or later!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3246-V1 A covered entry and porch invite you to explore this charming craftsman style bungalow. The entire main level is graced by 9' ceilings except for the entry…

Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms

A friend of mine was talking about the experience of caring for her elderly mother and noted, "I never thought our family home (a two story cape, built in the early 1950s) could be so hazardous."…

Aging In Place Challenges: Low Vision and Impaired Hearing

There are many reasons that aging in place may be difficult for some, but if you plan well for normal age related changes you increase your likelihood of success significantly.  Here are some easy…