2 March 2009
Drummond House Plans.com – A Firm That Listens to its Customers
You may think that there’s nothing easier than selling pre-designed, ready-to-build stock plans, without any modification or customization? However, being part of the customer service team, I can…
15 February 2009
Multigenerational home designs & floor plans
Drummond House Plans, a house design firm specializing in residential architecture since 1973, recently created a collection of multigenerational house plans, for multi-generational, bi generational…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsMultifamily & multigenerational home dhpHouse Plan Customization
3 February 2009
Affordable Homes & Affordable House Plans!
Drummond House Plans' philosophy is that beautiful vacation designs, cabin plans and top quality house plans can be created for small budget, and still be so charming! And, that's exactly what you'll…
2 February 2009
Drummond House Plans : Best Customer Service !
In these times where good news may sometimes be a rare thing to hear, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you some very exciting news regarding the Drummond House Plans’ customer…
21 January 2009
Building a garage?
Interesting questions we receive from customers can be of great interest to future homeowners or people who will make additions or renovation to their existing home. Here are some answers provided…
19 December 2008
Low consuming appliances
Reducing the energy consumption of a home can equally be done by opting to use household appliances having an optimal energy return, from the refrigerator to the range to the dishwasher, without…
21 November 2008
Countdown till Christmas…
It is well known that many of us have a tendency to way till the last minute to finish our Xmas shopping and preparations. If you are anything like me, you're the type to wait until the 24 and 31st…
11 November 2008
Electronic Thermostat
Electronic thermostats reach a more uniform temperature than conventional bi-metallic thermostats. What’s more, their use can save up to 10% on the costs of heating. Conventional thermostats work…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsLightingEnvironmental issues
6 November 2008
Low consuming shower head
Traditional shower heads consume about 14 liters per minute with some even reaching 20 liters. The flow of eco-energetic shower heads is somewhere around 5 liters a minute with some allowing for…
Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues
28 October 2008
A billion dollar House !!!
Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a billion dollar house ?! Forbes magazine gives you the chance to visit one through this link My opinion ? Absolutely awesome, imposing and fabulous...…
22 October 2008
Composting is also considered ecological
We are all more aware or at least sensitized to the importance of being more ecological, to recuperate, reutilize, restrict certain uses, etc. I want to talk to you about composting because I find…
Recycling, composting & wasteBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues
9 October 2008
Good ideas for the re-use of rain water
Over the last few days, I did a cleanup of different magazines I receive from around the world which relate to construction. Interesting articles can be found within, which I never have time to…
2 October 2008
What we flush down the toilet is actually ecological!
Who would have known that everytime we flush we are actually flushing away valuable and natural fertilizer. At least that's what Dave claims in his article "Sustainable Sanitation" found on the blog…
18 September 2008
Customer testimony
Last Monday, I posted this messsage on my personal blog from one of our many satisfied customers :o) Good Afternoon, We recently purchased one of your designs and are currently in the process of…
19 August 2008
How much does a detached garage cost?
Article DATED 2008- To tell the truth, this question is asked frequently! It is obviously not easy to give a precise cost due to the imponderables that are connected to it. First, it depends on the…
Detached garage & shedBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansLighting
20 May 2008
Maintenance: don’t let yourself be put to the mat!
They are soft, cozy, colourful, warm, and comfortable; they dress our interior decors marvellously well, but they can reveal themselves to be very noxious to our health. Carpeting is a choice…
19 March 2008
Icicles and Mouldiness
For most people, discussions on energy efficiency are academic. They only seriously think about it when paying their heating bills, when it is too late. It’s during winter that energy inefficiency…
Health & securityBuilding materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans
5 March 2008
2008 Colour Trends
Colours again? Who can blame me especially on a day like this? Ice pellets, snow, wind! Gray and white are the only colours I'm seeing through my window today..... Even the parked cars this…
20 February 2008
Winter blues? Why not start a remodelling project?
February can be a long and sometimes depressing month for some people. It can be quite a grim month where as in March, we finally get a glimpse of milder weather and temperature. Thank God February…
Drummond House PlansHealth & securityHome addition & remodeling
11 February 2008
Integrating natural gas into your project
You’re about to build the home of your dreams? Take advantage and give it a touch of blue to improve your comfort and quality of life. Known for its comfort and effectiveness, natural gas is…