6 September 2010
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest
Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…
Maintenance home & gardenTips & tricksSeasonal ideasHealth & securityDrummond House Plans
4 September 2010
Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed
Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…
Construction methodsDIY projectsOutdoor LivingDrummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issues
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…
LightingOutdoor LivingDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues
8 August 2010
Feng Shui Bathroom Tips
Here are some great feng shui bathroom tips that will bring prosperity and nourish your body, mind, and spirit from the best-selling author of Feng Shui Your Life, Jayme Barrett: Water, Mirrors,…
1 August 2010
Feng-shui tips for dealing with clutter
Source: Harmony Life Design - Laurie Bornstein What is clutter? Clutter refers to anything unfinished, unused, unresolved, tolerated and disorganized. Clutter consists of those items in our…
28 July 2010
The Mudroom: Changing How the Home Functions
Source: "Kitchen Fresh" by Jan Rutgers When I first began my kitchen design career, the mudroom received no attention. In the early years as a supplier of cabinetry the only other rooms looked at…
Health & securityRoom by roomTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans
17 June 2010
The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…
Room by roomDrummond House PlansHealth & securityOutdoor Living
16 June 2010
Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!
While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…
Drummond House PlansLightingFurniture & accessoriesOutdoor Living
15 June 2010
Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!
Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are a DIY-er or want to bring…
Room by roomDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingLatest Trends
14 June 2010
The Garage – Not just a dumping ground!
Whether you have a single garage or a drool-worthy 3-car space, one thing seems to inevitably happen – vehicles gradually get nudged out of the space by ever-growing piles of “stuff”. With a bit of…
14 June 2010
Papa-Palooza For Father’s Day week!
All this week leading up to Father’s Day, we will be posting blogs and Tweets on house topics with Dad in mind. Monday: Garages – More than a dumping ground! Tuesday: Media rooms - Home…