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For the discerning customer, this ever-popular Drummond House Plans no. W3133 does not go unnoticed, with its angled main entrance, abundant windowing (looking for a house with panoramic views, click…
Last month I received an email from a very ambitious soul in Sooke, BC asking if we had ever considered turning some of our shed designs into home plans. At first I thought she meant using the style…
Northwest architecture is inspired by nature and necessity.
It is not hard to identify the nature inspiration when surrounded by towering trees, rugged landscape and amazing vistas. The Northwest…
Are you considering renovating your home?
Come to the Renos Done Right Seminars and Trade Show on September 26, 2009 in Nanaimo. This one-day, free admission show is hosted by the Canadian Home…
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…
Leaky condo... two words that strike terror in the hearts of condo owners in BC. Unfortunately, the “leaky” part was not restricted to just condos. The prolonged wet winters on the West Coast take…
In its May/June issue, Home Builder Magazine, the official magazine of the Canadian Home Builders' Association did an interesting report about the evolution of house plans in Canada. Judy Penz…
A few days ago, I got and e-mail from a friend in Alabama, Architect Bob Chatham from Chantham Design Group, who featured in a very interesting TV episode from Dany Lipford.
The video will explain…
You've thought about it for so long and now, you are close to start building your home! What an exciting decision but are you ready? Are you stepping down this path for the first time? Nervous…