3 September 2010

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…

1 September 2010

Top 10 Kitchen and Bath Trends for 2010

According to According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, these trends are the hottest on the market. Shaker-style kitchen design Maple and alder cabinetry finishes Quartz countertops…

31 August 2010

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…

31 August 2010

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…

30 August 2010

Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings

28 August 2010

Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”

27 August 2010

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…

23 August 2010

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…

22 August 2010

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…

21 August 2010

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

19 August 2010

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…