Construction Practices for Superior Quality

"They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes…

Opening the Cottage!

Even if Mother Nature is slow to send us those first warm days, melting snow and the fact that the grass grows greener is the hint that it is time... to think of opening the cottage! Alas, there is…

Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses

With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…

Advantages of Buying a Brand New Home

When you buy a brand new home, you get the best of both worlds-all the traditional value you expect in a home, plus the advantages that only a newly built home can provide. Get what you want. New…

Victoria Homeshow Highlights – Building Buzz!

We just returned from the Victoria Home Show and what a show it was! The show encompassed three arenas with exhibitors showing the latest trends in building, renovating, decorating and gardening. It…

Kamloops Home Show – April 30, May 1 & 2 – 2010

BC Distributor Richard Martin and partner Vivian are on the road again! This time you can catch them at the Kamloops Home and Leisure Show. LOCATION:     McArthur Island Sports Centre…

Victoria Home Show – April 23-25, 2010

Drummond House Plans will once again be at the Victoria Home and Garden Show! Visit Drummond House Plans BC Distributor and Design Consultant, Richard Martin to talk about your next project, whether…

Lipstick and Rouge Can Change House Style

With over 1300 ready-to-build designs, there is a good chance that not every Drummond House Plan is perfect for every person. At a recent CHBA (Canadian Home Builders Association) meeting, we had the…