6 September 2010
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…
Tips & tricksSeasonal ideasHealth & securityDrummond House PlansMaintenance home & garden
4 September 2010
Buildings Collapse in Powerful New Zealand Quake
Excerpt from (CBS/AP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 4, 2010 ""An Absolute Miracle" No Deaths From 7.1-Mag Earthquake; Reports of People Trapped in Rubble; 2 Injuries Chimneys and walls crumbled to…
Finance & legalHealth & securityTechnology & home innovation
4 September 2010
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…
DIY projectsOutdoor LivingDrummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesConstruction methods
3 September 2010
Science News – Bacteria could make self-healing concrete
In areas of freeze-thaw cycles and where there is chemical potential to degrade concrete, self-healing concrete could be a dream come true. This research is in its formative stages, but it causes one…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsTechnology & home innovation
31 August 2010
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…
Outdoor LivingDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesLighting
31 August 2010
Manitoba leads way in energy conservation
Article from the Brandon Sun, August 30, 2010 by Mike Moore THE Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance recently released its 8th annual report card and Manitoba led the country for the fourth straight…
Building systemsProfessional ServicesEnvironmental issuesDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteBuilding materialsOutdoor Living
27 August 2010
The Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update – September 2010
The CHBA has released its September 2010 – Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update. Some of the highlights... Financial market worries have caused a search for safe-haven investments, pushing up…
23 August 2010
From Factory to Site – Your Home
As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information…
Construction methodsProfessional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systems
22 August 2010
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…
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
19 August 2010
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…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesTechnology & home innovation
17 August 2010
Home Security and The Correct Security Systems to Protect Your Family
We are always scouring blogs, websites and tweets for information that is of benefit to our readers. Your home is one of the largest investments that people make so we thought it important to share…
4 August 2010
Aging In Place Challenges: Low Vision and Impaired Hearing
There are many reasons that aging in place may be difficult for some, but if you plan well for normal age related changes you increase your likelihood of success significantly. Here are some easy…
3 August 2010
Common Universal Access Design Features
As a tail-end baby boomer, it is strange to anticipate my golden years. After all, I have a few years to go before I get there... Right? Still, now that the kids are moved out and the morning stretch…