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…

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…

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…

Plan of the Week – “Great Gazebo”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2945A A fabulous family retreat with 1468 sq. ft., three bedrooms and two baths. Folks can gather in the family room, and flow into the dining/kitchen area, or…

Plan of the Week – “Charming single-level living!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3949-V1 This bright and cheery bungalow is surprisingly feature-rich, given its economical size. Ideal as a first home, a down-sizer for baby boomers, or a…

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…

The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…

Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!

While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…

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,…

Plan of the Week – “Luxurious Executive Country House”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com #3846-V1 This house has all the charm of a traditional farmhouse with the bonus of modern executive amenities. The main floor includes the indispensable office/study…

Say SP-ahhhhhhh!

Results from our recent poll are in and the House Doctor orders "say sp-ahhhhh"! In our recent poll, we asked: "In your next home, what type of master bathroom suite will you plan for?" The results…

Plan of the Week – “Steeped in Comfort”

  www.DrummondHousePlans.com #3816 With 2353 sq. ft., three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there’s ample room here for extraordinary comfort. The first level features a sunken family room with fireplace…

Save the trees !… But not all of them!

In our industry, we have the chance (!) to see some designs, construction, landscaping or many other mistakes.  But this one is the worst I've never seen !! This picture comes from a web site named…

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.…

What we flush down the toilet is actually ecological!

Who would have known that everytime we flush we are actually flushing away valuable and natural fertilizer.  At least that's what Dave claims in his article "Sustainable Sanitation" found on the blog…

A little grass humor…

One thing is for sure, if spring is a sure way to uplift the spirit, so are humor and good laughs!  Now, depending on when and where you will read this, you may or may not find it funny.  But let me…

Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups

In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…