Solar Ready Basics
With the greening of many building codes, "solar readiness" is creeping into the code. What does this mean and what is involved? In speaking with a number of builders, this is not as complicated as…
Plan of the Week – “Depth of Character”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3830 You are searching for a character home for a relatively narrow and deep lot? At 45 feet wide and 69 feet deep, this one fits the bill! The 3-car garage with…
Celebrities Peter Fallico & Carson Arthur in Nanaimo for CHBA Home Show
Meet television celebrities Peter Fallico of HGTV's Home To Flip and and Carson Arthur of HGTV's Green Force at the CHBA Home and Renovation Show in Nanaimo on Saturday, September 25. Also in…
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Home maintenance can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully there are many resources to guide you through the seasonal tasks to ensure that you protect the value of your home. Having a checklist is…
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest
Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…
Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more
Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…
Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed
Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…
Spanish Eco-Lighting Shines
Sneak peek of some energy-efficient lighting solutions from Interior Design From Spain OUTDOOR LIGHTING We know that Spain falls on the more fortunate side of Mother Nature, but many of us have to…
Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2961-16 Adding outbuildings and sheds can increase your property values and add much-needed space and efficiency. When adding a building to your property, you need…
Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”
www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 2590-V1 This curb-appeal charmer is all about flow! The focal point of the stately forward gable draws the eye downward to the alluring front-to-back wraparound…
Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable
At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…
Plan of the Week – “Garden-facing living room impresses!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3222 The first impression is a distinctive exterior appearance but in this bungalow, it is the comfortable living room that impresses! On the exterior, a well…
The Future of Solar?
Dwell Product article: The Brooklyn–based start-up SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) was formed in 2005 by the brother and sister team of Samuel and Teresita Cochran. Their goal: to…
