Plan of the Week – “Resort-Style Chalet”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3925 Master of the art of designing houses for panoramic sites, Drummond Designs takes great pleasure in offering one of the most impressive models in its vacation…
Energy Efficiency Series: Blower Door Basics
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. How leaky is your house? The…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Untangle Yourself From Those Messy Wires
contemporary cable management design by Room & Board As we all become more and more tethered to our electronic devices, wire management is a challenge almost everyone faces. It's especially tough…
Plan of the Week – “Semi-Detached Flexible and Functional Floorplans”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3056-V1 Floorplan options abound with plans 3056 and 3056-V1. Strategic planning of openings allow interchangeable interiors using one of the four layouts.…
Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Upgrades That Pay For Themselves
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Choosing an energy-efficient…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Save Energy With a Thermostat That “Learns”
There seems to be no shortage of gadgets coming to market that make our lives simpler, more comfortable, etc. A new thermostat coming to market will help to save money, too! The average home spends…
Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season
Image courtesy of BuildDirect Nothing cheers you up on a cold day like sitting with a cup of cocoa in front of a warm fire. Cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to maintain…
Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is the creator of the well-known Tiffany lamp. His career began as an oil and watercolor painter, but he became interested in glass while traveling in Europe and…
12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home
traditional kitchen design by other metros general contractor Weaver Custom Homes When it comes to building materials, stone has been admired for its longevity and beauty since the oldest dates…
Energy Efficiency Series: The House as a System
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Much as one is more than the…
New Roof: Is it time?
Your roof is a workhorse element to your home because your roofing is the first line of defense between you, and the elements all year around. But, as Autumn progresses into winter months, and…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting
When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…
Energy Efficiency Series: Solar Hot Water Systems
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Hot water demands the second…
Energy Efficiency Series: Sunshades in Passive Solar Applications
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. contemporary patio design…
Selling a Home in the Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to get your house on the real estate market. There is more time for buyers to browse. Children are busy back in school, and there’s still enough sunlight…
Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…
The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors
Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…
