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…
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…
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…
Maintenance home & gardenDrummond House PlansFinance & legalBuilding materials
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…
Health & securityRoom by roomTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans
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…
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…
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…
Professional ServicesDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues
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…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesFinance & legalBuilding materials
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…
18 June 2010
Dad’s Top 10 Timesavers!
All this week, we have been featured topics near and dear to dads' hearts – grilling, media rooms, hot tubs and man-haven garages. At the top of the Father’s Day weekend, we are sharing some ideas on…
17 June 2010
The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…
Room by roomDrummond House PlansHealth & securityOutdoor Living
16 June 2010
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…
Drummond House PlansLightingFurniture & accessoriesOutdoor Living