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Welcome to our residential construction and interior design blog offering tips, ideas, images and references for the construction, renovation and interior design of your home! New products and trends in residential construction, photos and advice on interior design and decoration are presented here by our housing professionals to assist you in your residential project, whatever it may be! Good reading!

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19 September 2014

4 to 5 bedroom Traditional home design

This comfortable 4 to 5 bedroom Traditional home plan with 9' ceilings throughout the main floor has a vast family room, abundant storage and a home…

16 September 2014

Building a Great Detached Garage

A guest post by Justin White edited by Deb Villeneuve Overview When you ask different people as to their concept of building a great detached garage,…

12 September 2014

Modern Rustic house plan with contemporary amenities

A trio of forward facing gables and pillared porch grace the front of this beautiful modern rustic house plan to give it a distinctive style.

10 September 2014

Creating A Luxury Bathroom On A Budget

A guest post from Bob Gorman edited by Deb Villeneuve There’s nothing like the feeling of stepping through the door and seeing a stunning bathroom.…

8 February 2012

Contractor Red Flags: How to Spot (and Avoid) Trouble

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4 February 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Bungalow With Eco-Appeal”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3126

3 February 2012

The Perfect Home for the Single Woman

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1 February 2012

Whimsical Wednesday Idea – DIY Lightbulb Budvase

With everyone jumping on the bandwagon to ban incandescent bulbs, this DIY project may just result in a rare keepsake. This visually appealing budvase makes use of a spent clear incandescent bulb.…

28 January 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Majestic Cottage With Depth”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # W3827

26 January 2012

Cool Things to do with Chalkboard Paint

You can turn virtually any surface in your home into a blackboard with chalkboard paint. You apply it just like any other paint. Then invest in a box of chalk and an eraser and you have your very own…

25 January 2012

Kitchen Trends of 2012

2012 trends include tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine

21 January 2012

House Plan of the Week – “Picture Perfect Country Manor”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3849

20 January 2012

Tip of the Hat for Great Design – “Chez Poulet”

I know it is hard to imagine spring when many of us are socked in with snow so it is time to think happy, warm, springtime thoughts! Many cities are amending bylaws to allow laying hens to be kept…

15 January 2012

Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!

Its The Little Things That Make A House A Home traditional entry …

14 January 2012

Plan of the Week: “Sleek, Contemporary Single-Storey”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3282

11 January 2012

Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening

I grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…

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