4 June 2010
Plan of the Week – “Natural Harmony”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - model # 3923-V1 This rustic-looking chalet derives its charm from the use of stone, wood and timber accents in the exterior finish. This, plus a roofline reminiscent of a…
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3 June 2010
Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems
One of our fellow Twitter and Blog fanatics, Vancouver Realtor Calin Ambrus, has a lot of experience with homes on the market. Make sure yours will pass the Home Inspection scrutiny before you sell…
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28 May 2010
Plan of the Week – “Every Comfort Included!”
DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3616-V1 While away the hours in the delights of DrummondHousePlans Model #3616-V1. This home provides pleasant comfort and luxury touches at every turn! The front of…
20 May 2010
Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend
The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…
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12 May 2010
Opening the Cottage!
Even if Mother Nature is slow to send us those first warm days, melting snow and the fact that the grass grows greener is the hint that it is time... to think of opening the cottage! Alas, there is…
19 April 2010
Say SP-ahhhhhhh!
Results from our recent poll are in and the House Doctor orders "say sp-ahhhhh"! In our recent poll, we asked: "In your next home, what type of master bathroom suite will you plan for?" The results…
2 April 2010
Plan of the Week – “Modern Classic”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com #2837 - Modern Classic Something timeless, yet totally modern embodies this 2350 sq.ft. three bedroom, 2.5 bath traffic-stopper. The main-floor layout includes a living…
26 March 2010
Drummond at Comox Valley Home Expo
(click image to expand) Planning for a new home, renovation, or garage? Need inspiration? Have an idea for a house and need custom plans drawn? Visit the BC DrummondHousePlan Distributors, Richard…
19 March 2010
Lipstick and Rouge Can Change House Style
With over 1300 ready-to-build designs, there is a good chance that not every Drummond House Plan is perfect for every person. At a recent CHBA (Canadian Home Builders Association) meeting, we had the…
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12 March 2010
Plan of the Week – “Spectacular living room!”
Just like these manor-style cottages with garage being built in a lot of residential areas in Quebec, this one is notable for its medieval style exterior ands its 36 feet wide facade. This handsome…
26 February 2010
Plan of the Week – “Perfect 4-season chalet!”
Why are we saying that this house is a perfect 4-season chalet? To start, it offers an ideal combination of a warm outside and an interior specially designed for a land with a panoramic view.…
8 October 2009
Great things come in small packages!
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…
23 September 2009
Northwest Plans look great in any region!
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…
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2 April 2009
House Models with Elevator
In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator. In fact, it involves…
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23 December 2008
Seasons Greetings
Dear Readers, It is with much joy that I wish you all very merry and joyous holidays on behalf of all of us at Drummond Designs. May your new construction or renovation projects be filled with…
27 November 2008
How about a greener Christimas this year?
For the majority of people, a greener Christmas involves a lack of snow on December 25th! A greener Christmas in this case would mean lesser garbage and energy saving. It is well known that the…
21 November 2008
Countdown till Christmas…
It is well known that many of us have a tendency to way till the last minute to finish our Xmas shopping and preparations. If you are anything like me, you're the type to wait until the 24 and 31st…
11 November 2008
Electronic Thermostat
Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats. What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work…
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31 October 2008
Choosing the right snow removal contractor this winter!
I know, you’re saying to yourself that it’s much too soon to be talking about snow, and to this I would say that you are quite right (although we have already seen snow…). Nevertheless, the month of…
3 September 2008
When is the right time to pour a foundation?
It is important to ask ourselves, “What is the main reason for pouring your foundation very early on in the project and leaving it all winter without building on it?” Certain contractors pour their…