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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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10 November 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Calm and Comfortable Contemporary”

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8 November 2012

10 Contractor Scam Warning Signs

Our thoughts and empathy goes out to those affected by the recent eastern seaboard hurricane. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, many homeowners are…

3 November 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Bigger Bedrooms by Popular Demand!”

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1 November 2012

Green and Clean: Ecofriendly Tub and Shower Surrounds

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20 February 2008

Winter blues? Why not start a remodelling project?

February can be a long and sometimes depressing month for some people. It can be quite a grim month where as in March, we finally get a glimpse of milder weather and temperature. Thank God February…

13 February 2008

Too much snow on your roof?

It's really amazing how every winter is different. Some years we have truck loads of snow and some years like last year, we hardly had any snow left for family sugar shacks in March! I've recently…

11 February 2008

Integrating natural gas into your project

You’re about to build the home of your dreams? Take advantage and give it a touch of blue to improve your comfort and quality of life. Known for its comfort and effectiveness, natural gas is…

30 January 2008

Timelines when building your home

When will my new house be ready? Building a new home should be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. New home construction can easily involve…

23 January 2008

FlexHousing, building for adaptability

What if the home you are planning to build could be your family home for the rest of your life? What if, with a little planning, your new home could adapt to meet the needs of your family and change…

9 January 2008

House Plans and Copyrights

As with music and films, house plans are protected by the Canadian Copyright Law, as specified in a section reserved for this at https://www.drummonddesigns.com/copyrights.html Not many people are…

2 January 2008

Hiring a contractor

Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality. There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…

26 December 2007

Building an energy efficient home

With the rising cost of heating your home, building a home that is as energy efficient as possible is becoming ever more important. By using less energy in the day to day operation of your home, you…

19 December 2007

Lots about lots

When you’re thinking about building a new home it’s pretty easy to get caught up in thinking only about the sticks and bricks of the structure. Many people overlook the fact that the lot you choose…

12 December 2007

The bi-generation house, a well thought out choice

A Definition The bi-generation house is the type of construction sometimes considered to facilitate access to property for young adults ready to assume responsibility, or oftentimes by parents or…

5 December 2007

Tips on building your first home

You’ve thought about it and now you’re doing it, you’re building your own home. It is an exciting decision to make. Being able to choose, plan and live in a dream for many, but now you are making…

29 November 2007

Caring for Your Hardwood Floors This Winter

Homeowners with hardwood floors are often concerned about damaging their floors during the winter season. Without proper care, winter's harsh elements? slush, snow and salt? can dull the varnish of…

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