Official Opening of the EchoHaven EQuilibriumTM Home in Calgary, Alberta
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2010) - Today, the Government of Canada announced the official opening of the EchoHaven Home, an energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly home in…
When to replace windows
“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…
Double-duty recycling of building supplies
Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…
Buying An Ethanol Fireplace – Check Out The Facts
Before winter sets upon us we are considering repairing or cleaning the chimneys, or at least looking at all that needs to be done to have a safe fireplace. A lot of people who don’t have a…
Ceilings – vaulted or cathedral?
In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms? Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…
Participate in the creative process!
At Drummond House Plans, we are always creating new designs. This is your chance to participate in the creative process and tell us what YOU like and want! We have several bungalows on our drawing…
Living Away From the Living Room
The living room has slipped through the floorboards in some versions of the Canadian dream home. Preferring to entertain themselves and their guests in a multi-functional family room, many…
Realtors ratify deal to give consumers wider choice of (MLS) services
Globe and Mail Article by Steve Ladurantaye The Canadian Real Estate Association’s member boards have voted in favour of a deal that will open up the Multiple Listing Service and end a battle with…
Low Flow Showers for $$$avings
Hot water can account for as much as 25% of a household's total energy costs. In many cases, showers can be the largest single contributor to overall hot water use in a home, accounting for 15% of…
House price or interest rate: Which is more important?
Two housing market shifts encourage potential homebuyers to call real estate agents: drops in housing prices and low interest rates. But deciding which factor is more important than the other can…
Solar can be a marketable home improvement
As the U.S. housing market continues to stall, homeowners looking to sell their homes need to identify the best steps they can take to make their property stand out. The right home improvement…
Fall Planting for Spring Flowers
Whether you are renovating or building a new home, few things are more inviting than swaths of spring flowers. Spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are best planting in the fall. Our friends at…
Hazardous Household Materials: Lead Paint
The dangers of lead paint have been widely publicized, but how do you know if your family is in danger? The existence of lead paint in a home or building does not pose an immediate danger except…
Tofino home wins provincial green award
Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……
