4 August 2010
Aging In Place Challenges: Low Vision and Impaired Hearing
There are many reasons that aging in place may be difficult for some, but if you plan well for normal age related changes you increase your likelihood of success significantly. Here are some easy…
3 August 2010
Common Universal Access Design Features
As a tail-end baby boomer, it is strange to anticipate my golden years. After all, I have a few years to go before I get there... Right? Still, now that the kids are moved out and the morning stretch…
2 August 2010
What is Universal Access?
Our demographics are changing. According to Health Canada, at the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than…
31 July 2010
Retirees remake their homes to suit “aging in place”
Drawers are more accessible than overhead cabinets for storing dinnerware.
29 July 2010
Buying a home: New or previously owned?
Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision Source: Tara Struyk of Investopedia.com Unless you have unlimited funds, buying a…
Building materialsMaintenance home & gardenDrummond House PlansFinance & legal
28 July 2010
The Mudroom: Changing How the Home Functions
Source: "Kitchen Fresh" by Jan Rutgers When I first began my kitchen design career, the mudroom received no attention. In the early years as a supplier of cabinetry the only other rooms looked at…
Drummond House PlansHealth & securityRoom by roomTechnology & home innovation
27 July 2010
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…
23 July 2010
The downsizer’s dilemma
As baby boomers age and the nests empty, many individuals look toward down-sizing or "right-sizing" to suit their needs. An article in today's Globe and Mail looks at the process several couples have…
21 July 2010
Built Green Canada Helps Renovators Build Green
Source: Financial Post - Business Wire, July 21, 2010 Built Green Canada – which earlier this year expanded across Canada – has increased the options for green building practices by introducing a…
Environmental issuesProfessional ServicesDrummond House Plans
9 July 2010
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…
Building materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesFinance & legal
26 June 2010
Housing Future – Bullish or Bearish?
Bulls and Bears: Which way are we really going? Posted by CalgaryMortgageBlog.ca on June 25, 2010 Being an avid news reader, I note that on a daily basis there seems to be a dramatic swing between…
23 June 2010
Architects Share Home Design Trends
Financial considerations and Americans' evolving lifestyles are driving preferences in home design. According to the latest Home Design Trends Survey by the American Institute of Architects (AIA),…