House Plan of the Week: “Home, Serene Home!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3131-V2, Erindale 3 Sleek lines, modern windows and contemporary exterior finishes create a serene and elegant façade. Enter to discover an enclosed foyer with…
House Plan of the Week: “Coastal Cottage Inspiration With Discreet Garage”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - # 3862-V1 - Whitman 2 Inspired by homes dotting the east coast, this handsome home is destined to be a favorite nation-wide. A large, covered porch ensures a welcoming…
House Plan of the Week: “Calm and Comfortable Contemporary”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Model # 3283 - The Stillwell Enjoy one of our most popular floor plans with a fresh new exterior. A pleasing mix of architectural cladding materials creates a…
10 Contractor Scam Warning Signs
Our thoughts and empathy goes out to those affected by the recent eastern seaboard hurricane. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, many homeowners are left wondering what to do. In addition to the…
House Plan of the Week: “Bigger Bedrooms by Popular Demand!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3131-V1 - Erindale 2 While sister model 3131 is very popular, we have received frequent requests for the same plan with only two bedrooms of larger size - ideal…
House Plan of the Week: “Coastal Cottage Inspiration”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3862, The Whitman Inspired by homes dotting the east coast, this cottage mirrors many of the same popular attributes. On the outside we find a covered porch…
House Plan of the Week: “Soak in the Scenery!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3914 - The Pocono 1 While away your time in this airy beauty in the summertime or anytime. Simple and distinctive lines front and back ensure a handsome presence…
Green and Clean: Sleek Water-Wise Bathroom Fixtures
Contemporary Bathroom design by Philadelphia General Contractor Kenny Grono Sure, we're called the "water planet," but remarkably little of the blue stuff — less than 1 percent — is available to…
House Plan of the Week: “Proud Porch Placement”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3820-V1 - Country Charmer 9 A wraparound porch welcomes guests to this charming country-style home. Repeating gables make the porch cover roofline even more…
Plan of the Week: “Central See-through Fireplace”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2185-V2, Avram 3 The entry of this tidy bungalow is graced by a covered porch. Step inside and a closed foyer with closet contains elements and provides a weather…
Plan of the Week: “Unlimited Luxury”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3819, La Hacienda 4 Stunning from both the front and back, this grand home encourages living with grace. Dramatic architectural columns, sweeping stairways, inside…
Drain Water Heat Recovery – An Untapped Resource
This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense—especially for families and commercial buildings that produce a lot of hot water. Power-Pipe drainline heat exchanger. Heat…
Color Guide: How to Use Light Blue
Traditional Hall design by Miami Architect tuthill architecture Light blue, in its many variations, is one of the most classic decorating colors and appears in traditional motifs dating back…
Plan of the Week: “Perfect Porch Promenade!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3825 - The Madeline 5 A perfect porch wraps two sides of this country-style home. Ideally sited with the porch facing forward, receive guests at the side entry in…
Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable
As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…
Plan of the Week: “Just Right”-Sized Bungalow
www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 3133-V1 - Ashbury 2 Whether you are starting out or right-sizing for retirement, this sweet bungalow has wonderful curb appeal plus amenities to please. A welcoming…
Homeowners’ Workbook: 10 Steps to a Kitchen Remodel
Eclectic Kitchen design by Philadelphia General Contractor Kenny Grono You've decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners fall into two camps. Some start…
Residential Wood Heating
If you heat with wood now or are considering the use of wood fuel for home heating, this book is for you. Wood as a home energy source differs in important ways from all the other options. Heating…
Boost Your Energy With Natural Light
Modern Kitchen design by Seattle Architect McClellan Architects Abundant natural light in a home not only saves electrical energy, but it gives you more personal energy too. In a normal building,…
