4 August 2011
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.
Building materialsOutdoor LivingFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesDrummond House Plans
21 July 2011
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…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesBuilding systems
19 July 2011
Complete Your Landscape With a Backyard Cottage
Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway

15 July 2011
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…
13 July 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Great News! Renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program Announced Today!
The Canadian Newswires are abuzz today with the announcement of the renewal of the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program. The CHBA press-released the following: The Canadian Home Builders' Association…
Building materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House PlansProfessional Services
9 July 2011
Plan of the Week – “Designed to Minimize Flood Damage”
DrummondHousePlans - New Release!
House of the WeekDrummond House PlansOutdoor LivingHealth & security
7 July 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Add Energy Savings to Your Summer Vacation
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. Energy efficiency is not only…
23 June 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Star Qualified Homes
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.
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsHealth & securityDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling
17 June 2011
Reverse Mortgages – What’s the Catch?
As our population ages, a question arises in the senior years - Downsize (rightsize) or look at options to age in place, staying in your home and finding a way to unlock the equity in your home to…






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