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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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7 March 2014

3 bedroom bungalow

Inspired by plan 3147-V2, Bradley 2 has taken a good design and improved it with a larger floor plan that has an extra bedroom and a second full…

28 February 2014

6 bedroom with ample space

If you are looking for a single storey plan that’s full of features, have a look at model 3101-V1. This delightful 6 bedroom with ample space…

21 February 2014

Value added enlargement

The already popular model, country cottage 3820, whose exterior and interior photos are available on our site for you to enjoy, offers even more…

14 February 2014

Narrow lot Northwestern

Inspired from model 3889, this beautiful four plus bedroom spacious narrow lot northwestern house plan adds a covered porch in front and increases…

5 May 2011

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

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3 May 2011

Defining Design: The Modern Northwest style

Janell Beals traditional family room traditional family room design…

2 May 2011

The Perfect Storm: Investing in U.S. Real Estate

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1 May 2011

What’s Hiding Under the Stairs – A Space With Possibilities!

Many new homeowners are looking for efficient uses of space. I would like to share this article from one of my favourite inspirations sources, the Houzz website. This site is a mecca for ideas and…

30 April 2011

How to pay off a mortgage faster and save thousands of dollars

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30 April 2011

Plan of the Week – “Pleasing Proportions in Country-style Home”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2853A

26 April 2011

Garden Tip: Create your own compost for a green garden

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23 April 2011

Plan of the Week – “Six-Bedroom Cottage!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3101-V1

21 April 2011

What is the “R-2000” Standard of New Home Ratings?

Canadians are faced with a number of programs which quantify the energy efficiency and "green score" of their homes. As part of an ongoing series of articles on energy efficient new homes, we are…

20 April 2011

Landscaping for curb appeal made easy

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19 April 2011

Awe-inspiring outdoor kitchens

An outdoor kitchen is a wonderful way to add more space to a home without undergoing major renovations. Whether it's the simple addition of an outdoor fire pit or an extensive kitchen and dining…

16 April 2011

A very popular rustic cottage plan with a loft and walkout basement!