RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ENTHUSIASTS COLLECTION

Heat lovers, of travel and RVs, we have the collection you need! The single-family home collection with garages that can accommodate an RV is now available on our website. A hybrid home that can have…

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7 Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

If you want to increase the value of your home or your construction, you've come to the right place. If you are building to resell, stay here! Here are some tips for increasing the value of a home.…

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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…

Designing a Safe Room

This article will feature a summary of the resources available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for designing a safe room to shelter you and your loved ones from natural disasters…

Hire the Right Contractor

This article will explore 5 steps to help you hire the right contractor for your project and give you useful advice on how to find the professional that is best for you   The most important…

Environmentally superior chalet

With the Environmentally Superior method to enhance the quality of construction and energy efficiency Drummond House Plans proposes a new and innovative approach to ecologically and ergonomically…

Environmentally Superior Bungalow

Designed with the same “ES” inspiration as plan 2939-ES, one of our top-selling cabin home designs, Drummond House Plans new approach includes Northaven another application of the strategy that…

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…

10 Contractor Scam Warning Signs

Our thoughts and empathy goes out to those affected by the recent eastern seaboard hurricane. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, many homeowners are left wondering what to do. In addition to the…

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…

The ABCs of ICF

ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) is a way of building that is more and more popular due to its enhanced energy efficiency and  durability. This method of integrating insulation and structure has been…

Passive energy in your garage

  When shopping for your house plan with an attached garage it is highly recommended to know how it will be oriented on the land in order to obtain maximal sunlight and enjoy the benefits of passive…

Choosing a Builder – Know What Questions to Ask

When you buy a new home you want to get full value for your investment. This means choosing an established and reputable builder—someone you can trust, someone who has the technical skills, a…

Cost to build a garage

Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve Of the questions which I am most frequently asked, I would have to say " how much does it cost to build a…

The Perfect Home for the Single Woman

Recent statistics show that you don’t have to be a “Mrs.” in order to buy your dream house. In fact, single women dominate the homeowner’s market as of late—in 2010 alone, single women accounted for…

What is the “R-2000” Standard of New Home Ratings?

Canadians are faced with a number of programs which quantify the energy efficiency and "green score" of their homes. As part of an ongoing series of articles on energy efficient new homes, we are…

Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!

Why a written contract makes sense...  You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…

Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed

Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…

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…