1 October 2010

Hazardous Household Materials: Lead Paint

The dangers of lead paint have been widely publicized, but how do you know if your family is in danger? The existence of lead paint in a home or building does not pose an immediate danger except…

Health & securityBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenColors

26 September 2010

Tofino home wins provincial green award

Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……

Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issues

3 September 2010

Science News – Bacteria could make self-healing concrete

In areas of freeze-thaw cycles and where there is chemical potential to degrade concrete, self-healing concrete could be a dream come true. This research is in its formative stages, but it causes one…

Building materialsTechnology & home innovationDrummond House Plans

31 August 2010

Manitoba leads way in energy conservation

Article from the Brandon Sun, August 30, 2010 by Mike Moore THE Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance recently released its 8th annual report card and Manitoba led the country for the fourth straight…

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23 August 2010

From Factory to Site – Your Home

As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information…

Professional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systemsConstruction methods

22 August 2010

Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable

At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…

Building systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

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…

Finance & legalBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenDrummond 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…

Finance & legalBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issues

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…

Building materialsMaintenance home & gardenOutdoor Living

9 June 2010

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…

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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…

Professional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systemsHealth & securityLighting

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…

Health & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansCanadian Home Builders Association

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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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…

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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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29 May 2009

Green Homes – Great Video featuring a friend !

A few days ago, I got and e-mail from a friend in Alabama, Architect Bob Chatham from Chantham Design Group, who featured in a very interesting TV episode from Dany Lipford. The video will explain…

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20 May 2009

Building your first home?

You've thought about it for so long and now, you are close to start building your home!  What an exciting decision but are you ready?  Are you stepping down this path for the first time?  Nervous…

Finance & legalBuilding materialsProfessional ServicesTips & tricksDrummond House Plans

27 April 2009

Shed Plans & Outdoor Storage Solutions

Store your bicycles, garden tools, recreational toys & other seasonal necessities like snow blowers and swimming pool gear in the creative NEW shed plans that Drummond House Plans' has planned.…

Building materialsDrummond House PlansOutdoor Living

2 April 2009

House Models with Elevator

In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator. In fact, it involves…

Drummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingBuilding materialsFurniture & accessoriesHealth & securityHouse Plan Customization