Low consuming shower head

Traditional shower heads consume about 14 liters per minute with some even reaching 20 liters.  The flow of eco-energetic shower heads is somewhere around 5 liters a minute with some allowing for…

A billion dollar House !!!

Have you ever had the opportunity to visit a billion dollar house ?!  Forbes magazine gives you the chance to visit one through this link My opinion ?  Absolutely awesome, imposing and fabulous...…

Composting is also considered ecological

We are all more aware or at least sensitized to the importance of being more ecological, to recuperate, reutilize, restrict certain uses, etc. I want to talk to you about composting because I find…

Good ideas for the re-use of rain water

Over the last few days, I did a cleanup of different magazines I receive from around the world which relate to construction.  Interesting articles can be found within, which I never have time to…

What we flush down the toilet is actually ecological!

Who would have known that everytime we flush we are actually flushing away valuable and natural fertilizer.  At least that's what Dave claims in his article "Sustainable Sanitation" found on the blog…

Ecoflo® a Performing Septic Installation That Protects Both Your Health and the Environment

Ecoflo® is a water treatment system for residential sewage that is based on the principal of filtration. 100% natural and ecological, its organic filter functions without an electromechanical…

Customer testimony

Last Monday, I posted this messsage on my personal blog from one of our many satisfied customers :o) Good Afternoon, We recently purchased one of your designs and are currently in the process of…

How much does a detached garage cost?

To tell the truth, this question is asked frequently!  It is obviously not easy to give a precise cost due to the imponderables that are connected to it. First, it depends on the type of ground on…

Maintenance: don’t let yourself be put to the mat!

They are soft, cozy, colourful, warm, and comfortable; they dress our interior decors marvellously well, but they can reveal themselves to be very noxious to our health.  Carpeting is a choice…

Icicles and Mouldiness

For most people, discussions on energy efficiency are academic.  They only seriously think about it when paying their heating bills, when it is too late. It’s during winter that energy inefficiency…

2008 Colour Trends

Colours again?  Who can blame me especially on a day like this?  Ice pellets, snow, wind!  Gray and white are the only colours I'm seeing through my window today.....  Even the parked cars this…

Winter blues? Why not start a remodelling project?

February can be a long and sometimes depressing month for some people.  It can be quite a grim month where as in March, we finally get a glimpse of milder weather and temperature.  Thank God February…

Integrating natural gas into your project

You’re about to build the home of your dreams?    Take advantage and give it a touch of blue to improve your comfort and quality of life. Known for its comfort and effectiveness, natural gas is…

FlexHousing, building for adaptability

What if the home you are planning to build could be your family home for the rest of your life?  What if, with a little planning, your new home could adapt to meet the needs of your family and change…

House Plans and Copyrights

As with music and films, house plans are protected by the Canadian Copyright Law, as specified in a section reserved for this at http://www.drummonddesigns.com/copyrights.html  Not many people are…

Hiring a contractor

Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality.  There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…

Building an energy efficient home

With the rising cost of heating your home, building a home that is as energy efficient as possible is becoming ever more important.  By using less energy in the day to day operation of your home, you…

The bi-generation house, a well thought out choice

A Definition The bi-generation house is the type of construction sometimes considered to facilitate access to property for young adults ready to assume responsibility, or oftentimes by parents or…

Planning your garage

Adding a garage is not only practical – it also increases the resale value of your property. With planning, excavation, foundation, construction, electrical and other costs, a simple garage can…

Fireplaces and woodstoves who pollute too much will be banished

The Canadian Council of Environment Ministers has planned for 2005 a national ban of the sale of non-certified wood-burning appliances for their weak particle emissions.  Specialists and consumers…