13 October 2010
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…
8 October 2010
Government of Canada Announces Funding to EQuilibrium(TM) Project in Ottawa
Tue Oct 05 14:00:11 2010 EDT OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Oct 5, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- A South Ottawa development today received Government of Canada funding to help improve the planning and design of…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalRecycling, composting & waste
7 October 2010
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…
6 October 2010
Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu
This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article!
27 September 2010
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!…
26 September 2010
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……
Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issues
21 September 2010
Reduce, Reuse, Renovate
This is a great blog post from Calgary Realtors Michele and Shawn Duce: You may not have purchased a green home, but every time you undertake a remodeling project, you have the opportunity to make…
Environmental issuesHome addition & remodelingDrummond House Plans
17 September 2010
Celebrities Peter Fallico & Carson Arthur in Nanaimo for CHBA Home Show
Meet television celebrities Peter Fallico of HGTV's Home To Flip and and Carson Arthur of HGTV's Green Force at the CHBA Home and Renovation Show in Nanaimo on Saturday, September 25. Also in…
10 September 2010
Ski & Stay – New Chalet Collection
Ski season is all but upon us and we are still basking in the afterglow of an amazing Canadian Olympic year. Imagine my excitement when the Whistler Parks Twitter page loaded a picture of fresh snow…
6 September 2010
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest
Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…
Health & securityDrummond House PlansMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricksSeasonal ideas
4 September 2010
Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed
Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesConstruction methodsDIY projectsOutdoor Living
3 September 2010
Science News – Bacteria could make self-healing concrete
In areas of freeze-thaw cycles and where there is chemical potential to degrade concrete, self-healing concrete could be a dream come true. This research is in its formative stages, but it causes one…
Building materialsTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans
31 August 2010
Spanish Eco-Lighting Shines
Sneak peek of some energy-efficient lighting solutions from Interior Design From Spain OUTDOOR LIGHTING We know that Spain falls on the more fortunate side of Mother Nature, but many of us have to…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesLightingOutdoor Living