8 September 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Photovoltaic (PV) 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. As you are looking to build a…

Environmental issuesDrummond House Plans

31 August 2011

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,…

Furniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsRoom by roomInterior Design

30 August 2011

How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows

When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…

Building materialsHome addition & remodelingMaintenance home & garden

26 August 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: How Solar Cells Work

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. Nearly all of our electricity…

Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansLighting

23 August 2011

How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch

Health & securityBuilding materialsHome addition & remodelingTips & tricksOutdoor Living

20 August 2011

Plan of the Week – “A Pretty Promenade”

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18 August 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Green Home? Save Green on Financing!

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. When you are looking at a new…

Environmental issuesFinance & legalDrummond House Plans

16 August 2011

Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots

I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…

Outdoor LivingDIY projects

14 August 2011

Frame Your Views With Great Moldings and Casings

traditional…

Building materialsDecorationInterior Design

8 August 2011

How to Deal With Your Kids’ Anxiety About Moving

Kid-friendlyTips & tricks

5 August 2011

An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors

contemporary living room design…

Room by roomBuilding materialsDecorationFurniture & accessoriesInterior Design

4 August 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green

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.

Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingFinance & legalEnvironmental issues

3 August 2011

Interior Space Planning Basics

Health & securityInterior DesignRoom by roomTips & tricksDecoration

1 August 2011

Herb Gardens: Flavorful Gardening Landscape Additions

An easy way to ease into gardening is when you receive a tangible benefit. A cottage herb garden provides visual interest, delightful scents and a perpetual supply of fresh herbs. A snip here, a…

Outdoor Living

29 July 2011

Keep Hornets From Crashing Your Picnic

Outdoor Living

26 July 2011

How to Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting

Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions.Outdoor LivingLighting

23 July 2011

Plan of the Week – “Soak in the Summer!”

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21 July 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: The Passivhaus Standard

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. A Passivhaus (or Passive…

Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

19 July 2011

Complete Your Landscape With a Backyard Cottage

Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway

Outdoor LivingDrummond House Plans

18 July 2011

Would You Like a Green Mortgage With That?

Environmental issuesFinance & legalDrummond House Plans