Bathrooms getting sleek for an aging population
Bathroom safety. It's a huge issue for older adults -- just watch daytime TV and all those ads for step-in bathtubs. But safe bathrooms don't have to look boring or institutional. Kohler, a kitchen…
Plan of the Week – “Bungalow with basement to finish now or later!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3246-V1 A covered entry and porch invite you to explore this charming craftsman style bungalow. The entire main level is graced by 9' ceilings except for the entry…
Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms
A friend of mine was talking about the experience of caring for her elderly mother and noted, "I never thought our family home (a two story cape, built in the early 1950s) could be so hazardous."…
Retirees remake their homes to suit “aging in place”
Drawers are more accessible than overhead cabinets for storing dinnerware. The new catch phrase among homeowners is "aging in place." Instead of selling their homes and moving into retirement…
Featured Collection: “Vacation & Cottage Designs”
Summer time and the living is easy! We hope you are all enjoying the lazy days of summer. Perhaps you are looking at finally building a getaway property or a dream 4-season vacation home or cottage…
OLEDs: The Light Idea
Source: Time Magazine - Thomas K. Grose In the palm of my hand is a near paper-thin, rectangular glass tile with a mirror finish. It's wired to an electric switch. Flick it on and the glass…
Plan of the Week – “Great Gazebo”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2945A A fabulous family retreat with 1468 sq. ft., three bedrooms and two baths. Folks can gather in the family room, and flow into the dining/kitchen area, or…
Insulate your house – for comfort in all seasons!
It seems ironic to be in the middle of a heat wave and thinking insulation, but did you know that a well-insulated home will keep you more comfortable year round - and result in energy savings for…
Plan of the Week – “Wraparound veranda for summer fun!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 6804 While away the summer days on your wraparound veranda! This home is a celebration of exterior and interior spaces. A generous covered entry transitions to a…
Bath Design: Aging Gracefully
A growing number of healthy, active couples nearing retirement are making smart plans for their future—and they have the blueprints to prove it. Savvy seniors and aging baby boomers are remodeling…
Summer Vacation Office Closure
To our Valued Customers: In our experience, late July is a quiet time of year for house plan purchases. For this reason, we have a full closure of our head office to allow our staff to recharge…
Plan of the Week – “Sweeping Views!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan #2939 Here is one of the most sought-after models by owners of view lots. Ample windows and careful design ensure panoramic views from the kitchen, dining room and…
