New Tesla solar roof sets – ready for pre-order!
They have finally moved dream to reality, the solar tiles Tesla are finally available for pre-order! Find out more about how Elon Musk and Tesla claim to be able to change the usual way of generating…
Air-Purifying Hardwood Flooring Hits the Market
Here's an interesting article found on Builder Online, about a new line of hardwood floors that can improve the air quality of your home! Now you have a good reason to renovate your house or build a…
Environmentally Superior single storey
Designed with the same “ES” inspiration as plan 2939-ES, Drummond House Plans Environmentally Superior single storey is optimized by the new approach which includes all of the facets related to your…
Environmentally Superior chalet
In an attempt to enhance the quality of construction with regards to energy efficiency, economy, Drummond House Plans proposes a new and innovative approach to ecologically and ergonomically…
E.S. a new standard
In the near future, Drummond House Plans will be introducing plan models with the ES suffix What does ES mean? ES is short for Environmentally Superior. We're not just talking about the…
Drain Water Heat Recovery – An Untapped Resource
This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense—especially for families and commercial buildings that produce a lot of hot water. Power-Pipe drainline heat exchanger. Heat…
Environmental Efficiency Changes as of 2012
Delays of 2 to 4 additional days for the receipt of house plans purchased in Quebec (Canada) in order to update the plans to meet new codes in effect will not affect clients elsewhere as…
Residential Wood Heating
If you heat with wood now or are considering the use of wood fuel for home heating, this book is for you. Wood as a home energy source differs in important ways from all the other options. Heating…
Ventilate Your Home to Reduce 374 Indoor Pollutants
Airtight homes keep in heat... and many other things. At the beginning of my career, I had the privilege of working for a company specializing in residential ventilation called Venmar. The company is…
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…
Bottoms Up: The Pros Picks For Top Toilets
Picking the best toilet seems like it should be straighforward — but it isn't. Trouble is, there are many variables to consider. But at the end of the day, certain toilets tend to rise to the…
Refresh the Look of Your Kitchen with Sink and Faucet Replacement
Kitchens tend to be the hub of the home and realtors agree that kitchen improvements are well worth the investment. Thankfully, there are a few kitchen updates that are neither expensive nor…
Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan
As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…
Energy Efficiency Series: Considering a Heat Pump?
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. A heat pump is an electrical…
How to Control Moisture in Your Home in the Winter
Winter moisture and condensation With snow and ice on the ground and colder temperatures outside, you may notice condensation collecting on your windows and in other parts of the house. Though you…
Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Out of sight, out of mind…
Energy Efficiency Series: Blower Door Basics
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. How leaky is your house? The…
