7 June 2010
Time for a new roof?
Knowledge and maintenance are key to ensuring that the value of the home is protected. The roof is the first line of defence in protecting your investment. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation…
3 June 2010
Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems
One of our fellow Twitter and Blog fanatics, Vancouver Realtor Calin Ambrus, has a lot of experience with homes on the market. Make sure yours will pass the Home Inspection scrutiny before you sell…
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28 May 2010
Canada’s housing market safe from foreclosure wave
An article in today's Financial Post dispels the fears of a "housing bubble" in Canada. Canada won't fall victim to foreclosure wave: Report John Shmuel, Financial Post Published: Friday, May 28,…
20 May 2010
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,…
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19 May 2010
Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code
Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
12 May 2010
Construction Practices for Superior Quality
"They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes…
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3 May 2010
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…
27 April 2010
Victoria Homeshow Highlights – Building Buzz!
We just returned from the Victoria Home Show and what a show it was! The show encompassed three arenas with exhibitors showing the latest trends in building, renovating, decorating and gardening. It…
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19 April 2010
Say SP-ahhhhhhh!
Results from our recent poll are in and the House Doctor orders "say sp-ahhhhh"! In our recent poll, we asked: "In your next home, what type of master bathroom suite will you plan for?" The results…
31 January 2010
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…
8 October 2009
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…
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23 September 2009
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…
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18 September 2009
Home Renovation: Visit us at the Nanaimo Trade Show!
Are you considering renovating your home? Come to the Renos Done Right Seminars and Trade Show on September 26, 2009 in Nanaimo. This one-day, free admission show is hosted by the Canadian Home…
Professional ServicesDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling
22 July 2009
Save the trees !… But not all of them!
In our industry, we have the chance (!) to see some designs, construction, landscaping or many other mistakes. But this one is the worst I've never seen !! This picture comes from a web site named…