26 August 2012

Finish Your Basement the Right Way

Contemporary Basement design by Minneapolis Design-build Orfield Remodeling, Inc…

Room by roomLightingHealth & security

22 August 2012

Building Product Spotlight – Fiber Cement Siding

Source: certainteed.com…

Maintenance home & gardenBuilding materials

14 August 2012

Making Clutter & Keepsakes Into Art With Shadowboxes

Source: craftynest.com…

Room by roomDIY projectsTips & tricks

6 August 2012

Net Zero Home Building

Net Zero is a term that’s been tossed around for a few years. As with all green building concepts in this economy, it is being shelved until the industry picks back up. I think it’s worth studying…

Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsBuilding systems

20 July 2012

Bamboo Is Not Just A Panda Snack Anymore

Most Americans' perceive bamboo as hip new flooring or a giant panda snack at the National Zoo, but bamboo is actually a terrific, renewable grass that can be used in all kinds of eco-friendly savvy…

Environmental issues

17 July 2012

CMHC – July 9, 2012 New Mortgage Rules in Canada

Here is the summary of the yet another CMHC new rule for “high ratio” mortgages (20% < lower down payment).  Note – this change of rule does NOT apply to anyone who has 20% down payment or more.…

Finance & legal

15 July 2012

Unexpected Renovation Budget-Busters

Source: homedesigndirectory.com.au via Drummond…

Health & securityHome addition & remodelingFinance & legal

12 July 2012

English-Style Landscape Gardens

Mediterranean Landscape design by Miami Landscape…

Outdoor Living

12 July 2012

The ABCs of ICF

ICF (Insulated…

Construction methodsBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans

7 July 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Fabulous Flow For Limited-Mobility Residents”

Drummond House PlansHouse of the WeekHealth & security

29 June 2012

5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value

Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…

Drummond House PlansRoom by roomFinance & legalLightingBuilding systemsHome addition & remodeling

27 June 2012

Garden Design Essentials: Color 101

Eclectic Entry design by Los Angeles Photographer Stephanie Wiley Photography Anyone who…

ColorsOutdoor Living

25 June 2012

Decking Innovation – Perennial Wood

So, I have to admit... I am addicted to the concept of all things home related. It is not only about decor. It is all about the entire building from the inside out. Building techniques, energy…

Environmental issuesHealth & securityBuilding materialsOutdoor Living

23 June 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Comfortable Accessibility For All!”

Drummond House PlansHouse of the WeekHealth & security

19 June 2012

Energy-Efficient Windows: Decipher the Difference

If you can't save your historic windows, then it's time to find energy-efficient replacements. And selecting new windows involves industry knowledge. It's important to have a grasp of the alphabet…

Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

16 June 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Easy-Investment”

Drummond House PlansHouse of the WeekFinance & legal

12 June 2012

RRSP Mortgages

A recent Moneysense article addresses the topic of RRSP mortgages as a viable financial strategy in a down market. This is not a short-term strategy and should be investigated carefully but does…

Finance & legal

7 June 2012

Bad weather can help you assess your home

  Whether it's after a rough winter or following other severe weather -…

Seasonal ideasMaintenance home & gardenDIY projectsProfessional ServicesHealth & security

7 June 2012

Top 10 Reasons for an Energy Efficient Home

Our guest contributor, Brian MacMillan from Denver and Bouulder Real Estate has generously offered to share this insightful blog on the top 10 reasons for an energy efficient home with our readers,…

Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

4 June 2012

Our Copyright infringers Black Book continues !…

The web business is a fascinating universe.  Sometimes, it helps you to find something quicker than you never thought before.  And sometimes, you find some things that you really don't want to…

Finance & legal