27 July 2010
Featured Collection: “Vacation & Cottage Designs”
Summer time and the living is easy! We hope you are all enjoying the lazy days of summer. Perhaps you are looking at finally building a getaway property or a dream 4-season vacation home or cottage…
23 July 2010
The downsizer’s dilemma
As baby boomers age and the nests empty, many individuals look toward down-sizing or "right-sizing" to suit their needs. An article in today's Globe and Mail looks at the process several couples have…
21 July 2010
Built Green Canada Helps Renovators Build Green
Source: Financial Post - Business Wire, July 21, 2010 Built Green Canada – which earlier this year expanded across Canada – has increased the options for green building practices by introducing a…
Professional ServicesDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues
9 July 2010
Insulate your house – for comfort in all seasons!
It seems ironic to be in the middle of a heat wave and thinking insulation, but did you know that a well-insulated home will keep you more comfortable year round - and result in energy savings for…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesFinance & legalBuilding materials
26 June 2010
Housing Future – Bullish or Bearish?
Bulls and Bears: Which way are we really going? Posted by CalgaryMortgageBlog.ca on June 25, 2010 Being an avid news reader, I note that on a daily basis there seems to be a dramatic swing between…
23 June 2010
Architects Share Home Design Trends
Financial considerations and Americans' evolving lifestyles are driving preferences in home design. According to the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA),…
17 June 2010
The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…
Room by roomDrummond House PlansHealth & securityOutdoor Living
16 June 2010
Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!
While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…
Drummond House PlansLightingFurniture & accessoriesOutdoor Living
15 June 2010
Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!
Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are a DIY-er or want to bring…
Room by roomDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingLatest Trends
14 June 2010
The Garage – Not just a dumping ground!
Whether you have a single garage or a drool-worthy 3-car space, one thing seems to inevitably happen – vehicles gradually get nudged out of the space by ever-growing piles of “stuff”. With a bit of…
14 June 2010
Papa-Palooza For Father’s Day week!
All this week leading up to Father’s Day, we will be posting blogs and Tweets on house topics with Dad in mind. Monday: Garages – More than a dumping ground! Tuesday: Media rooms - Home…