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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…

Finance & legalHealth & security

16 August 2010

Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick

Aug 16, 2010 09:00 ET MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of close to $12.6 million for…

Home addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansHealth & security

7 August 2010

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

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3246-V1 A covered entry and porch invite you to explore this charming craftsman style bungalow. The entire main level is graced by 9' ceilings except for the entry…

Outdoor LivingHouse of the WeekDrummond House Plans

5 August 2010

Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms

A friend of mine was talking about the experience of caring for her elderly mother and noted, "I never thought our family home (a two story cape, built in the early 1950s) could be so hazardous."…

Room by roomTips & tricksDrummond House PlansHealth & security

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…

Health & securityDrummond House Plans

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…

Health & securityDrummond House Plans

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…

Health & securityDrummond House PlansFinance & legal

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…

Tips & tricksDecoration

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…

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalBuilding materialsMaintenance home & garden

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…

Room by roomTechnology & home innovationDrummond House PlansHealth & security

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

Source: Time Magazine - Thomas K. Grose In the palm of my hand is a near paper-thin, rectangular glass tile with a mirror finish. It's wired to an electric switch. Flick it on and the glass…

Drummond House PlansLightingTechnology & home innovation

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…

Tiny homeDrummond House PlansHealth & security

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…

Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesProfessional Services

16 July 2010

Plan of the Week – “Great Gazebo”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2945A A fabulous family retreat with 1468 sq. ft., three bedrooms and two baths. Folks can gather in the family room, and flow into the dining/kitchen area, or…

Outdoor LivingHouse of the WeekDrummond House Plans

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…

Environmental issuesFinance & legalBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans

7 July 2010

Bath Design: Aging Gracefully

A growing number of healthy, active couples nearing retirement are making smart plans for their future—and they have the blueprints to prove it. Savvy seniors and aging baby boomers are remodeling…

Room by roomDrummond House PlansHealth & security

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

72 hours Earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, tornados, storm surges, floods - all of these have been in the news recently. Families have escaped with the clothes on their backs and little else. In a…