House Plan of the Week: “Soaring Living Room!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2657-V1 Inspired from model no. 2657, this model suggests a garage enlarged by 4' in width and the house enlarged by 3'-6" in width, mostly dedicatied to the…

Lofty Spaces: Garages With Bonus Living Space

With many planning offices touting densification, the lowly garage has some lofty potential! In laneway settings, many cities now allow, or are looking into allowing the inclusion of a separate…

20 Sublime Outdoor Havens

contemporary patio design by miami interior designer Browns Interiors Design Having an outdoor room is like getting to have your cake and eat it too. Furnishing a protected outdoor space — whether…

House Plan of the Week: “In Perfect Harmony With the Outdoors!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3945, Suncrest Designed in the same spirit as popular DrummondHousePlans model 2945, this versatile model would be equally charming in an urban setting or as a…

BCIN bulletin

If you are not an Ontario, Canada resident, the B.C.I.N. or Building Code Identification Number will have no impact on your plan order but it means extra charges for all plans shipped to an Ontario…

Bottoms Up: The Pros Picks For Top Toilets

Picking the best toilet seems like it should be straighforward — but it isn't. Trouble is, there are many variables to consider. But at the end of the day, certain toilets tend to rise to the…

House Plan of the Week: “A Better Way to Build!”

www.DrumondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3712 This home has been designed with an eye on efficient fabrication of walls offsite to allow for faster site assembly. This contemporary style home presents…

House Plan of the Week: “Carriage House Charisma!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3933, Morgan's Walk Is it a carriage house or a vacation getaway? This tidy little garage with apartment above works well as either! The exterior puts a…

House Plan of the Week: “Country Cottage Cachet”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2837A-V1 Use of natural materials enhance this timeless, yet totally modern 2326 sq.ft. three-bedroom with 2.5 baths. Main-floor layout includes living room with…

House Plan of the Week: “Functional Floorplan”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Model # 2270 This classic bungalow has virtually all the floorplan features sought after by new home buyers, a two car garage, three bedrooms, open living areas, lots of…

House Plan of the Week: “Popular Country Home Gains a Garage”

  www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2590-V2 Since the launch of model 2590, it has been an extremely popular choice for homeowners looking for country charm. The graceful sloping roof is…

Eight Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen

traditional kitchen design by boston architect David Whitney   Craftsman style, which arose in the early 20th century, was a reaction to the mass-produced fussiness of the Victorian era, and…

House Plan of the Week: “New Look For an Old Favourite”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3235-V2 Original model 3235 is a longtime favourite but we often receive requests for changes to the floorplan. This updated alternate version includes one less…

House Plan of the Week: “Confident Contemporary!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3715 This perfectly balanced modern home boasts an interior which is in perfect harmony with the exterior - bright and spacious with a confident aura. The…

The New (Smaller) Great Room

Subtle partitions can add intimacy to the classic open floor plan...  traditional kitchen design by san francisco architect Gast Architects Homeowners are embracing a new sort of great room — one…

House Plan of the Week: “Irresistable Veranda”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3518-V1 An enlarged version of plan 3518, this model benefits from even more country charm than its smaller cousin. A wraparound veranda is what first catches your…

Cost to build a garage

Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve Of the questions which I am most frequently asked, I would have to say " how much does it cost to build a…

Fresh Paint is an Inexpensive and Effective Staging Technique

Experts recommend paint as a low-cost but effective way to stage your home for sale. When choosing colours for staging, it is time to set aside your own personal tastes. Showcase the characteristics…

House Plan of the Week: “4-Bedroom Country Home – Unique Staircase, Vaulted Ceiling”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2674 Beautiful large windows, balanced features, as well as a double garage beckon you to look within. Once past the generous enclosed foyer, one discovers a…

Guide to Incandescent Bulb Replacement

There is a good chance that you still have a few 60 watt incandescent light bulbs in your home. Even in the flurry to replace bulbs with CFL's, they are most likely lurking in your table and floor…