Living Away From the Living Room
The living room has slipped through the floorboards in some versions of the Canadian dream home. Preferring to entertain themselves and their guests in a multi-functional family room, many…
Plan of the Week – “Beautiful Boomer Bungalow!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3260-V2 Charming exterior details beckon you to find the comforts within! A covered entry transitions to a unique angled foyer which, in turn, flows into a large…
Low Flow Showers for $$$avings
Hot water can account for as much as 25% of a household's total energy costs. In many cases, showers can be the largest single contributor to overall hot water use in a home, accounting for 15% of…
Solar can be a marketable home improvement
As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their property stand out. The right home improvement…
Plan of the Week – “Elegant Manor”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2673 Differing from the many manor style houses we are used to seeing, this one proposes a refined exterior with simple lines, as with the shed dormers, and…
Fall Planting for Spring Flowers
Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…
Plan of the Week – “East Coast Inspiration”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3862-V1 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 entrance.…
The Facts About Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
With all the changes in lighting, it is great to see a comprehensive reference guide published for consumers. The following article is a mere synopsis. If you have a thirst to be "enlightened" we…
Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu
This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article! "Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese aesthetic is the ability to perceive beauty in its…
Plan of the Week – “Graceful, Columned Bungalow”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2187-V2 Four graceful columns elegantly frame the front windows and door of this engaging bungalow. Neighbors will be asking for a tour as soon as you move in! Of…
Ensuite Ideas!
Looking for ideas for your master retreat? It doesn't matter if it is big or small, suitable for calisthetics or barrier free! Visit our friends at Houzz for some inspiration for layout and decor!…
Tofino home wins provincial green award
Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……
Plan of the Week – “Modern Space”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3457 This modern contemporary home offers over 3000 square feet of living space. The oversized entrance provides a calm point of entry and transitions to the…
Solar Ready Basics
With the greening of many building codes, "solar readiness" is creeping into the code. What does this mean and what is involved? In speaking with a number of builders, this is not as complicated as…
