20 August 2014

The tiny house movement

Editor's note from Deb As people become more and more aware of the environmental impact of home building and the resulting growth in individual carbon foot prints, the need for smaller and or more…

Tiny homeDrummond House PlansTechnology & home innovation

2 May 2014

Modular Chalet with NOYO module

There are times when a collaboration between partners leads to an exciting, new concept such as is the case with the Contemporary/ Modern style chalet #3968 for which our assistance was requested to…

Technology & home innovationDrummond House Plans

1 May 2014

Air-Purifying Hardwood Flooring Hits the Market

Here's an interesting article found on Builder Online, about a new line of hardwood floors that can improve the air quality of your home! Now you have a good reason to renovate your house or build a…

Furniture & accessoriesBuilding systemsTechnology & home innovation

20 September 2012

Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable

As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…

Home addition & remodelingTechnology & home innovationDrummond House PlansFinance & legal

5 September 2012

Boost Your Energy With Natural Light

Modern Kitchen design by Seattle Architect McClellan Architects Abundant natural light…

Drummond House PlansTechnology & home innovationLightingHealth & security

20 April 2012

Passive energy in your garage

  When shopping for your house…

Construction methodsTechnology & home innovationEnvironmental issuesTips & tricks

1 March 2012

What is the Future of Kitchen Technology?

Room by roomDrummond House PlansTechnology & home innovation

16 February 2012

Energy Efficiency Series: Induction Cooktops for Energy Savings (and Safety)

I recently attended a homeshow where a manufacturer was doing a demo of induction cooktops. A pot of water was at a rolling boil and a twenty dollar bill was tucked between it and the cooking…

Room by roomTechnology & home innovationEnvironmental issuesHealth & security

10 January 2012

Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…

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13 December 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan

As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…

Room by roomBuilding systemsTechnology & home innovation

16 November 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound

modern living room design…

Technology & home innovationRoom by room

8 November 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic – “Sleek and Sexy iPad Wall Mount”

Simple and sleek interiors are trending and the one thing that does not go with this is clutter. Those who are tethered to their iPads have a tendency to keep that same sleekness in their decor. So…

Technology & home innovationDrummond House Plans

1 November 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Untangle Yourself From Those Messy Wires

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Technology & home innovationRoom by room

25 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Save Energy With a Thermostat That “Learns”

There seems to be no shortage of gadgets coming to market that make our lives simpler, more comfortable, etc. A new thermostat coming to market will help to save money, too!

Building systemsDrummond House PlansTechnology & home innovation

11 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting

When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…

Drummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingTechnology & home innovationLightingRoom by roomHealth & security

30 September 2011

Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money

Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…

Room by roomHome addition & remodelingInterior DesignMaintenance home & gardenTechnology & home innovation

5 June 2011

8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time

Environmental issuesHome addition & remodelingTips & tricksBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalTechnology & home innovation

5 May 2011

Energy Efficiency Series – What makes a “Built-Green” Home Different?

Drummond House PlansTechnology & home innovationEnvironmental issuesFinance & legal