Plan of the Week – “Tried and True Bungalow”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2294-V1 When we talk about a popular bungalow, we have to mention our plan 2294 from www.drummondhouseplans.com. This plan has been popular throughout North…
How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows
When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…
Plan of the Week – “New Release: Viewer’s Choice”
www.drummondhouseplans.com - Plan # 3281 Following a survey offering three different proposed models we were pleased to have 450 respondents and many comments. With our web viewers’ input, Drummond…
Energy Efficiency Series: How Solar Cells Work
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Nearly all of our electricity…
How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch
Photo Credit: Freshome Your porch or some call it patio often has doors that can give you direct access inside your home. Whether yours are solid or glazed (with windows), choosing how this door…
Plan of the Week – “A Pretty Promenade”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3930 Seeing the undeniable popularity of model 3900, we thought it well to offer a larger version which proposes more room layouts while maintaining the popular…
Plan of the Week – “Casual Open Floor Plan!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3437-V1 Here is an interior to match the expectations of the gracious facade. Inside, you appreciate first a vestibule with seating, storage and double glass…
Decor: 17 Ways to Light Up Your Fireplace
modern media room design by indianapolis general contractor Wrightworks, LLC The main function of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a great spot to punch up a room’s style. That said,…
Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. How much do our buildings…
Plan of the Week – “Soak in the Summer!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3914 While away your time in this airy beauty in the summertime or anytime. Simple and distinctive lines front and back ensure a handsome presence from any…
Energy Efficiency Series: The Passivhaus Standard
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. A Passivhaus (or Passive…
Complete Your Landscape With a Backyard Cottage
Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway traditional landscape design It's that time of summer when my husband I start looking at the landscaping. It's too hot to plant…
Would You Like a Green Mortgage With That?
The trend toward green living has finally caught the attention of the banking industry. Banks have watched as consumers have made greener choices in everything from washing detergent and light bulbs…
Plan of the Week – “Beauty All Around”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2645 A covered porch with pillars graces the front of this classically quaint home while a grand porch around back enjoys the outdoors. The 2204 sq.ft. interior…
DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing
Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…
Home Improvement Trends in 2011
Homeowners in 2011 are becoming more and more savvy at reading the signs of the times. Things aren’t great right now when you consider the state of the U.S housing market, and the increasing…
Plan of the Week – “Designed to Minimize Flood Damage”
DrummondHousePlans - New Release! www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3964 2011 was a year of many floods nationwide. Regrettably, this caused incredible hardship and stress to those located on…
