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…
Plan of the Week – “Depth of Character”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3830 You are searching for a character home for a relatively narrow and deep lot? At 45 feet wide and 69 feet deep, this one fits the bill! The 3-car garage with…
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…
Plan of the Week – “Remarkable Chalet”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3925 DrummondHousePlans takes great pleasure in offering one of the most impressive models in its vacation and chalet collections. A rustic tone is set by strong…
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…
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…
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…
Plan of the Week – “Cape Cod Getaway!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3935-V1 This diminutive Cape Cod cottage with side entry garage would be equally charming as a vacation property or on a small city lot. The open…
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…
Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2961-16 Adding outbuildings and sheds can increase your property values and add much-needed space and efficiency. When adding a building to your property, you need…
Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”
www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 2590-V1 This curb-appeal charmer is all about flow! The focal point of the stately forward gable draws the eye downward to the alluring front-to-back wraparound…
Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable
At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…
Plan of the Week – “Garden-facing living room impresses!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3222 The first impression is a distinctive exterior appearance but in this bungalow, it is the comfortable living room that impresses! On the exterior, a well…
The Future of Solar?
Dwell Product article: The Brooklyn–based start-up SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) was formed in 2005 by the brother and sister team of Samuel and Teresita Cochran. Their goal: to…
Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick
Aug 16, 2010 09:00 ET MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of close to $12.6 million for…
Plan of the Week: “A Country Cottage with an American Spirit”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2896 This cottage distinguishes itself in American style by its exterior round gallery which beautifully encircles the front corner turret, thus tying the garage…
LED lighting expands to Habitat for Humanity homes
Photo courtesy of Cree We are always on the prowl for news that can help save homeowners money. USA Today Article: August 10, 2010 As competition for LED lighting expands, new Habitat for Humanity…
