Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!
While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…
NASA’s top ten indoor plants for healthy housing
Even in huge, busy cities, outdoor air is cleaner and preferable to indoor air. Why is that? One reason is that trees and plants are constantly cleaning the air outside. This suggests that the…
Plan of the Week – “Graceful Baby Boomer”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2688 Whether you are a Boomer or a Zoomer, or planning for an elegant home in which you can comfortably age in place, this may be the house for you! Climb the…
Following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter?
Are you following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter? Many people give me a blank stare when I ask this question, so I thought it would be a good time to share why we are using Twitter. Rest assured, we…
Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend
The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…
Plan of the Week – “Charming, Flexible & Economical!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan #3507 If there’s one Drummond model that pleased as soon as it appeared on the market, it is house plan #3507. This house plan is charming, efficient and flexible in…
Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses
With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…
Plan of the Week – “Luxurious Executive Country House”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com #3846-V1 This house has all the charm of a traditional farmhouse with the bonus of modern executive amenities. The main floor includes the indispensable office/study…
Plan of the Week – “Steeped in Comfort”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com #3816 With 2353 sq. ft., three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there’s ample room here for extraordinary comfort. The first level features a sunken family room with fireplace…
Drummond House Plan of the week: Affordable 3-Bedroom Bungalow!
For the discerning customer, this ever-popular Drummond House Plans no. W3133 does not go unnoticed, with its angled main entrance, abundant windowing (looking for a house with panoramic views, click…
Great things come in small packages!
Last month I received an email from a very ambitious soul in Sooke, BC asking if we had ever considered turning some of our shed designs into home plans. At first I thought she meant using the style…
Northwest Plans look great in any region!
Northwest architecture is inspired by nature and necessity. It is not hard to identify the nature inspiration when surrounded by towering trees, rugged landscape and amazing vistas. The Northwest…
