25 June 2008
Choosing the proper air conditioning
Our month of June feels more like mid-July with the tremendous heat and clammy humidity, doesn't it? Like barbecues, air conditioners must be selling like hot-cakes! As it's usually the custom, when…
20 May 2008
Maintenance: don’t let yourself be put to the mat!
They are soft, cozy, colourful, warm, and comfortable; they dress our interior decors marvellously well, but they can reveal themselves to be very noxious to our health. Carpeting is a choice…
26 March 2008
Radiant electric floors linked to cancer?
An expert in electromagnetic fields at Hydro-Québec advises against the use of certain radiant electric floors which could increase the risk of infant leukemia. <<As children are often laying…
19 March 2008
Icicles and Mouldiness
For most people, discussions on energy efficiency are academic. They only seriously think about it when paying their heating bills, when it is too late. It’s during winter that energy inefficiency…
Health & securityBuilding materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans
11 February 2008
Integrating natural gas into your project
You’re about to build the home of your dreams? Take advantage and give it a touch of blue to improve your comfort and quality of life. Known for its comfort and effectiveness, natural gas is…
30 January 2008
Timelines when building your home
When will my new house be ready? Building a new home should be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. New home construction can easily involve…
2 January 2008
Hiring a contractor
Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality. There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…
Professional ServicesBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legalConstruction methods
26 December 2007
Building an energy efficient home
With the rising cost of heating your home, building a home that is as energy efficient as possible is becoming ever more important. By using less energy in the day to day operation of your home, you…
19 December 2007
Lots about lots
When you’re thinking about building a new home it’s pretty easy to get caught up in thinking only about the sticks and bricks of the structure. Many people overlook the fact that the lot you choose…
5 December 2007
Tips on building your first home
You’ve thought about it and now you’re doing it, you’re building your own home. It is an exciting decision to make. Being able to choose, plan and live in a dream for many, but now you are making…
Tips & tricksBuilding materialsFinance & legalTechnology & home innovationConstruction methods
15 November 2007
Fireplaces and woodstoves who pollute too much will be banished
The Canadian Council of Environment Ministers has planned for 2005 a national ban of the sale of non-certified wood-burning appliances for their weak particle emissions. Specialists and consumers…
Furniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansHealth & securityEnvironmental issues
6 November 2007
Why Build Green?
Increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction,…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsLightingEnvironmental issues
11 October 2007
Welcome to our all new Weblog!
It is our pleasure to welcome you on our new Drummond Designs.com Weblog. Conscious of the increasing need of our customers wanting a rapid access to an accurate and exact information on…
