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…

Environmental issuesTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans

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…

Health & securityFinance & legal

16 August 2010

Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick

Drummond House PlansHealth & securityHome addition & remodeling

7 August 2010

Plan of the Week – “Bungalow with basement to finish now or later!”

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5 August 2010

Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms

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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…

Drummond House PlansHealth & security

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…

Drummond House PlansHealth & security

2 August 2010

What is Universal Access?

Our demographics are changing. According to Health Canada, at the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than…

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalHealth & security

1 August 2010

Feng-shui tips for dealing with clutter

Source: Harmony Life Design - Laurie Bornstein What is clutter? Clutter refers to anything unfinished, unused, unresolved, tolerated and disorganized. Clutter consists of those items in our…

DecorationTips & tricks

29 July 2010

Buying a home: New or previously owned?

Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision Source: Tara Struyk of Investopedia.com Unless you have unlimited funds, buying a…

Finance & legalBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenDrummond House Plans

28 July 2010

The Mudroom: Changing How the Home Functions

Source: "Kitchen Fresh" by Jan Rutgers When I first began my kitchen design career, the mudroom received no attention. In the early years as a supplier of cabinetry the only other rooms looked at…

Technology & home innovationDrummond House PlansHealth & securityRoom by room

26 July 2010

What you should know about your mortgage

Source: First Foundation Residential Mortgages - Blog As Fiona Anderson of the Vancouver Sun writes, mortgages are about more than just the interest rate. This is definitely true although rates tend…

Finance & legal

24 July 2010

OLEDs: The Light Idea

LightingTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans

23 July 2010

The downsizer’s dilemma

As baby boomers age and the nests empty, many individuals look toward down-sizing or "right-sizing" to suit their needs. An article in today's Globe and Mail looks at the process several couples have…

Drummond House PlansHealth & securityTiny home

21 July 2010

Built Green Canada Helps Renovators Build Green

Source: Financial Post - Business Wire, July 21, 2010 Built Green Canada – which earlier this year expanded across Canada – has increased the options for green building practices by introducing a…

Environmental issuesProfessional ServicesDrummond House Plans

16 July 2010

Plan of the Week – “Great Gazebo”

House of the WeekDrummond House PlansOutdoor Living

9 July 2010

Insulate your house – for comfort in all seasons!

It seems ironic to be in the middle of a heat wave and thinking insulation, but did you know that a well-insulated home will keep you more comfortable year round - and result in energy savings for…

Finance & legalBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

7 July 2010

Bath Design: Aging Gracefully

Drummond House PlansHealth & securityRoom by room

6 July 2010

Regina listings surge brings balance to market

Listings surge brings balance to market; high set for average price in June Due to a surge in the number of new listings taken on the MLS® System, the first half of the year has ended with balanced…

Professional Services

29 June 2010

Know your risks! – Emergency Preparedness Tips

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalHealth & security