23 January 2008
FlexHousing, building for adaptability
What if the home you are planning to build could be your family home for the rest of your life? What if, with a little planning, your new home could adapt to meet the needs of your family and change…
9 January 2008
House Plans and Copyrights
As with music and films, house plans are protected by the Canadian Copyright Law, as specified in a section reserved for this at https://www.drummonddesigns.com/copyrights.html Not many people are…
2 January 2008
Hiring a contractor
Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality. There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…
Professional ServicesBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalConstruction methods
26 December 2007
Building an energy efficient home
With the rising cost of heating your home, building a home that is as energy efficient as possible is becoming ever more important. By using less energy in the day to day operation of your home, you…
12 December 2007
The bi-generation house, a well thought out choice
A Definition The bi-generation house is the type of construction sometimes considered to facilitate access to property for young adults ready to assume responsibility, or oftentimes by parents or…
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21 November 2007
Planning your garage
Adding a garage is not only practical – it also increases the resale value of your property. With planning, excavation, foundation, construction, electrical and other costs, a simple garage can…
Home addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansDetached garage & shedFinance & legalMaintenance home & garden
15 November 2007
Fireplaces and woodstoves who pollute too much will be banished
The Canadian Council of Environment Ministers has planned for 2005 a national ban of the sale of non-certified wood-burning appliances for their weak particle emissions. Specialists and consumers…
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6 November 2007
Why Build Green?
Increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction,…
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31 October 2007
September Housing
Single detached housing starts n Ontario dropped by 3%, while the more volatile multi-unit housing starts experienced a very significant increase of 94%.…
17 October 2007
Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups
In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…
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