31 August 2010

Manitoba leads way in energy conservation

Article from the Brandon Sun, August 30, 2010 by Mike Moore THE Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance recently released its 8th annual report card and Manitoba led the country for the fourth straight…

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30 August 2010

Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings

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28 August 2010

Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”

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27 August 2010

The Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update – September 2010

The CHBA has released its September 2010 – Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update. Some of the highlights... Financial market worries have caused a search for safe-haven investments, pushing up…

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22 August 2010

Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable

At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…

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21 August 2010

Plan of the Week – “Garden-facing living room impresses!”

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19 August 2010

The Future of Solar?

Dwell Product article: The Brooklyn–based start-up SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) was formed in 2005 by the brother and sister team of Samuel and Teresita Cochran. Their goal: to…

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16 August 2010

Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick

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13 August 2010

Plan of the Week: “A Country Cottage with an American Spirit”

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10 August 2010

LED lighting expands to Habitat for Humanity homes

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8 August 2010

Bathrooms getting sleek for an aging population

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7 August 2010

Plan of the Week – “Bungalow with basement to finish now or later!”

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6 August 2010

Defining “Aging in Place”

More and more blogs are popping up to share information on the topic of "aging in place". I was lucky enough to receive a posting alert that helps to define aging in place to those who may not be…

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5 August 2010

Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms

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4 August 2010

Aging In Place Challenges: Low Vision and Impaired Hearing

There are many reasons that aging in place may be difficult for some, but if you plan well for normal age related changes you increase your likelihood of success significantly.  Here are some easy…

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3 August 2010

Common Universal Access Design Features

As a tail-end baby boomer, it is strange to anticipate my golden years. After all, I have a few years to go before I get there... Right? Still, now that the kids are moved out and the morning stretch…

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2 August 2010

What is Universal Access?

Our demographics are changing. According to Health Canada, at the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than…

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31 July 2010

Retirees remake their homes to suit “aging in place”

Drawers are more accessible than overhead cabinets for storing dinnerware.

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29 July 2010

Buying a home: New or previously owned?

Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision Source: Tara Struyk of Investopedia.com Unless you have unlimited funds, buying a…

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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…

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